Moments Under The Sun.

soft beeping of the machines beside her was a constant reminder of the fragile nature of her situation, but in this moment, she felt more than just the weight of

ss, soft but firm. "How are you feeling today?

kly. "I'm okay

p closer, her eyes scanning Isa's face. "Yo

Really. I've been stuck in this hospital bed for

ant to get back to normal, but you've just been through a

isits and the slow unraveling of her health. "I'm not rushing," she replied, her voice quiet but resolute. "I've alway

othing over Isa's blanket. "It's just... I

on giving way to one of concern. "Are we talking about going back to work again?" he asked, raisi

"I've taken it easy long enough, Daniel. I've had enough of lying a

le. "She's right, you know. I've been telling you both the same th

h that familiar, lackadaisical look in his eyes. He rarely showed deep concern, yet

ed at Isa with a half-smile. "But don't overdo it, alright? Jus

spite the frustration bubbling inside. "I'm not planning

his head. "But I still think you should tak

going to sit around and let this illness define me," she said f

oncern and reluctant acceptance. "If you insist... bu

h her tone softened. She knew her frien

was finally free to go. Her body felt frail, but her spirit was something else. There was a quiet excitement tha

, her steps slow but steady, when she

sa

George. It had been years since she'd seen him, and his presence in this moment felt al

er voice caught somewhere

d a quiet sadness. "It's been a while," he said, his voice gen

t of an old friend-someone who knew her before her illness had taken

er me. But I heard about what's been

away, and she felt that same comfort in his presence, like stepping into a time when thin

"Of course. It's good to see you, Isa. I hope everything ge

n her eyes. "I'd like that," s

to leave, and Isa watched him walk away, the q

agile and hopeful. She had taken the first step toward returning to her life, and, perhaps,