What never occurred to Scott, never entered his mind, was that the leukemia would steal his dreams even after the disease was beaten. A dream that includes not only marrying Carlyn, but also having children with her. Anasetti mentioned sterility as if it were an unfortunate battle scar of survival. Anasetti thought they already knew. Emotions erupt inside Conference Room 905 as people struggle with yet another loss from this disease.
Questions fly out, born of fear and grief and pain.
Scott ignores everyone, but one. Watching Carlyn, he rises from the table. Silence now, except for Carlyn's quiet sobs. Scott wraps her in his arms. She can't stop crying.