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I felt Daniel slipping away just when we found out I was pregnant. I’d hoped the baby would bring us closer, but he grew more distant—always “busy,” always away. Some nights, I lay awake beside him, wondering if he still loved me.
One night, after a long trip, he came home exhausted. In bed, I noticed a faint barcode on his back. Confused and uneasy, I scanned it. A number appeared: “Call me ASAP. He has just months.”
Shaking, I called. A calm voice answered, “Dr. Evans. You must be Daniel’s wife.” She told me the truth: Daniel had stage four pancreatic cancer. He hadn’t told me to spare me the pain, especially with the baby on the way. The doctor had placed a temporary barcode on him, hoping I’d find out in time to say goodbye—something she’d never gotten to do with her own husband.
I was overwhelmed—angry, heartbroken, but mostly devastated. The next morning, I asked Daniel to take a weekend away. He agreed. At the cabin, we found each other again. We talked, laughed, painted the nursery, and cherished each moment. But his strength faded.
One morning, holding my hand, he whispered, “I wanted more time.” I kissed his forehead. “You’ve given us everything.” And then, he was gone.
At his funeral, I felt our baby kick. I placed my hand on my belly and whispered, “He loved us so much. I’ll make sure our baby knows him. I promise.”
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