"We had a talk about why things couldn't go further after I got injured," Sarah admits, her tone terse. It's partially because it hadn't been a good time for her, but also a part of her wonders at the validity of what he'd told her. "I mostly just want to know why he is the way he is. I'm a dying woman. I shouldn't be subjecting myself on anyone, if I'm fair." She's not looking for sympathy. She thinks it's just easiest to state it pragmatically and honestly.

After all, it's the truth.