Colleen went to talk to Russell. She started crying. He said “What’s wrong sweetheart?” She said “Katie just wants to be taken care of by the nurses. I was hoping she would’ve waited until she was at least 18. ” He said disgustedly “No crud crud crud honey. She is too young to be free. ” Katie came to talk with Colleen and Russell.

Katie said crying “Mommy and daddy, I want to have my tumor forever. ” Colleen and Russell yelled angrily “Is this a game?!” Katie said crying “No mommy and daddy. I would be cold. ” She said crying “I guess it’s a big old game to you. ” Katie said “Yes it is. ” She said crying “That’s too bad sweetie. ” Russell said “Colleen, quit babying her. “

Russell said “She needs to learn that her cancer isn’t good. ” Katie said crying “I would be cold mommy and daddy. ” Colleen said “Okay sweetie. ” He said “No Colleen, she has to know that she needs to get rid of her cancer. It’s Christmas Eve. We can’t go to Margy’s tonight because I am not going there and having the chills. “