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Why are hospitals so white?  White walls, white floors, white
sheets, and Dana is so pasty herself it's hard to see her in
that bed.  Except for the dark circles under her eyes, and her
hair.

How long before it falls out?

Mom relaxes her hug around Dana and stands, giving me a fake
smile before leaving without another word.  I hate this forced
goodbye scene; for Christ's sakes can't we give Dana a little
more normalcy?  But I take my cue and hug her myself, and the
way I have to be gentle so I don't hurt her wasted body makes me
sick, makes me want to put my fist through the closest wall.
Somehow I plaster on Mom's phony smile and leave my sister to
get some rest.

Jesus... I can't believe that asshole is still here.

I should keep walking.  Dana might hear.

Screw it.

"You really believe this crap, don't you?"

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TITLE: 155 Words II: Bill Scully
AUTHOR: Forte
E-MAIL: Bjm1352@aol.com or Forte1354@aol.com
URL: http://www.thebasementoffice.com/
RATING: PG-13
CATEGORY: VA
SPOILERS: Through "Redux II"
SUMMARY: "And I've already lost one sister to this quest you're
on; now I'm losing another."  Part of my 155 Words series
focusing on various characters from the show.
ARCHIVE: Gossamer/Ephemeral/M&S/Spooky awards site OK; anywhere
else please ask first.
DISCLAIMER: They belong to CC, 1013, and FOX; definitely not me.
FEEDBACK: Yes, please. :)
THANKS: To Musea, for beta and all manner of encouragement.