The doctors are all standing around Kate and speaking in a language that none of the lads can understand. "Mr. Filan, can I have a word?" One of the doctors say. "What is it?" Shane says as he walks over to a corner of the room.

"I'm afraid your wife is rejecting the new heart." "What do you mean?" "There's no easy way to say this... I'm sorry, but your wife is dying." "She can't be. Can't you do anything?" Shane says getting angry. "No. We can't do anything at all. We can't make you wife's body accept the new heart."

"Is she awake at all?" "Yes, she's awake, she does know about it and you can talk to her." "When will she die?" Shane says holding back the tears. "It's hard to say. She could die tomorrow or she could die next week. But I'm afraid she will be dead within the month. I'm so sorry."

Shane leaves the doctor and goes and speaks to the rest of the lads. "She's dying." "What??" They all say in unison. "Her body is rejecting the new heart and because of the she is dying." "Oh Shane, I'm so sorry." Kian says. "Yeah sorry mate." Bryan and Mark say. "We'll all be here for you and Sophie, remember that won't you?" "Yeah, yeah I will. Well I had better go and speak to her while I can." Shane goes over and speaks with Kate.

"Hi. How do you feel?" "Oh, you know, lousy. Don't worry about me I'll be fine." "How can you say that?" Shane says getting upset. "I can say that because I've accepted it. I've accepted the fact that I'm going to die and I'm just going to get on with it. Just one thing." "Anything."

"Promise me that you'll get Sophie over here to see me before I die." "Yes, of course I will." Shane says as he takes hold of Kate hand. "I can't watch anymore." Nicky says leaving the room.

Kate dies on a peaceful Monday afternoon with Shane holding her hand and Sophie beside her: "Sophie, I want you to look after daddy for me. Make sure he does what he's told. I love you both and I always will. Remember that won't you?" "Yes Mummy I will. I promise." Kate smiles at them both then closes her eyes takes one last deep breath and...