Exceptional Reactions Contest Entry The News by DragonSkulls Reactions writing prompt entry

I've been going to the doctor for severe headaches I've been having. My doctor prescribed medication that worked for about two weeks but it wasn't working any longer so he had me come back in for some testing. An appointment was scheduled for the following week and I went in for the results. In the waiting room, I flipped through a People magazine and read about some actor's latest movie and after twenty minutes they finally called my name. I sat in the cold exam room for another ten minutes before Dr. Santos came in to see me. He opened up my file and said, "Nice to see you, Sarah." "You too." He paused for a second and said, "Well, I have some good news and some bad news." I said, "Give me the bad news first." He pulled out a tablet and brought up an x-ray. Pointing to a large, dark mass he said, "This is what's been causing your headaches. It's a malignant tumor in the left half of your frontal lobe and it is inoperable." "What exactly are you saying, doctor?" "I'm truly sorry to have to give you this information, but at this point your prognosis is maybe two weeks to get all of your affairs in order." "I'm going to die? I can't believe this. That's all the time I have left?" "I'm sorry, Sarah, but yes." Tears started to swell in my eyes. "Oh, my heavens. What could possibly be the good news?" "I just saved fifteen percent on my new car insurance."   Writing Prompt Write a scene in which your main character receives surprising news. Author Notes Art courtesy of Google Images.

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