They really should have. You don't mess with that sort of thing, especially considering she's had a persistent condition. We'll all do what we can to make sure she continues to survive.
Charlie Yes, I can do that. Honestly I'd be glad of the chance to get a look at what's actually going on. There's only so much second-hand accounts can tell a person. Just let me know. I can rework anything I might have planned.
Friends Believe me, neither do I. I can't remember the last time I've dreaded the daily paper delivery so often.