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Imagine you're rocking down a long white hallway in a hospital.

You cling to the cold metal handrail, but it still doesn't stop your legs from shaking.

Every step threatens to send you over the edge.

It would be fine to just puke in the hallway, right? It's a hospital. They've seen worse, but you haven't seen worse.

This is easily the worst hangover you've ever had. Maybe you could get one of those IV drips.

You have to be formally admitted to get an IV. And why does the coffee machine have to be so far away from the rooms?

What you really want is to get back into bed. And if you were here to see anyone else, bed is where you'd be.

But you're not here today for just anyone.

Hi, Grandpa. The machines he's hooked up to reply on his behalf.

This is the man who snuck you snacks before dinner. Who took you on long, meandering all day walks.

Whose booming voice filled the entire church and inspired hundreds of people.

And now he can't even lift his own head. You rest one of your hands on top of his.

They feel like little baby birds, not the strong, calloused hands that used to squeeze yours.

A nurse comes in with a cart and your room service order.

One chocolate pudding for him.

Did he actually order this?

Busted.

Of course, he's napping now. And when he's awake again, I will see that he eats this.

Gotta keep his strength up, you know?

She hands you the pudding. I'm sorry. Just press the button if he needs anything.

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