My Son’s Final Wish Was to Meet the Firefighters He Adored — When We Arrived, the Captain Pulled Me Aside and Said, “Ma’am, There’s Something I Have to Tell You”

question it.

He followed the younger firefighter toward the truck.

Captain Merritt slowly removed his helmet.

“Ma’am, before your son comes inside, there’s something you need to know.”

My stomach dropped.

I immediately thought of the missed calls.

“The hospital told you?”

He looked confused.

“Told me what?”

“His scans.”

“No.”

I stared at him.

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