Phil's heart jumped when he saw it was Jodie calling him. f*****g finally.
"What's going on, Jodie? Why are you avoiding me?" He demanded.
"I'm not!" Jodie whined.
"Yes, you are."
Jodie sighed. "Alright, yes. But I have a good reason for it."
"And what would that be?"
He could hear her taking a deep breath as if to brace herself.
"Phil...I'm sick," she said.
Phil's heart dropped as he heard Jodie's words. "What do you mean, sick? What's wrong?" he asked, his voice filled with concern.
"I went for a check-up the other day, and they found a small tumor in my brain," Jodie said, her voice trembling.
Phil was stunned. He didn't know what to say. "I...I don't even know what to say, Jodie. I'm so sorry," he finally managed to get out.
Jodie sniffled. "It's okay, Phil. I just wanted yo
