Ava had never felt as uncertain in her life as she did at that moment, where the man she loved was in grave danger, facing a life-or-death situation, where everyone seemed to stand in the way of that relationship that had not yet decided to become something real due to catastrophic events that were slipping out of her control.

The young woman's mind traveled to where Daniel was; she longed to see him. The previous day had been chaotic with unexpected revelations; the discovery and acceptance of her feelings hadn't been easy. Ava fidgeted with her hands as she rode the subway and asked herself many questions that had no answers.

"Ava, whatever it is, we're here to support you," those were the last words her mother, Rosaura, dedicated to her before leaving her home once more.

The first stop Ava made was at the public hospital where her father was. Apparently, his condition had worsened over a couple of months. The sight of what she saw left her shattered.

Her father Jeremy was so thin t