The mind suffers and the body cries out.

The majority of people who attempt suicide repeat their attempts until they succeed. I took a risk in lying to her about her condition. I decided to test the only remedy I've come to have any faith in. Awareness of life. Until she finds out from some other doctor that she's perfectly healthy, she'll consider each day a miracle. Which in my view it is.

Time heals all wounds.

— Maybe you should just go home.
— No, thank you. I'm saving my sick days for when I feel better.