<div style="text-align: justify;">After handing the phone to Shane, Sissy stood around the living room, as she had been tidying up in the room prior to the phone ringing. Despite Shane’s mother having said what she had to say was important, Sissy hadn’t paid it too much mind. She supposed it might be something about his family, but didn’t sound like anything bad had happened to anyone, as Mrs. Malone sounded as usual. <br/><br/>When Shane turned to her, she was cleaning a table, but stopped what she was doing and paid attention to what her husband had to say. <br/><br/>The expression on Sissy’s face made clear she was shocked and saddened by the news. She had never met Diane’s parents, but she knew they had always been kind to Shane. “Poor Mrs. Simcox”, she replied with a sigh. <br/><br/>Walking up to Shane, Sissy rested her head on his chest. The simple thought of losing Shane made her heart tighten and her eyes start watering up. It took Sissy a moment to collect herself and stop entertaining these thoughts. Why would she even think about that? Shane was young and healthy, and so was she. They would definitely have a long time to live together.<br/><br/>Once she trusted herself to speak again, Sissy looked up at Shane. “Of course I’m coming with you”, she murmured, slipping her hands down to Shane’s and holding on to them firmly. “I can’t even imagine how devastated I would be if I ever lost you. I can’t imagine this poor woman’s pain. I think the least we can do is go and offer her any comfort we can”, she stated, still holding Shane’s hands.<br/><br/>After this statement, she wrapped her arms around Shane, resting her head on his chest again. “Promise me you’ll live for a long, long time with me”, she whispered, obviously shaken.</div>