" Holy shit, Nate. You’ve got a daughter.” He finally looked at me. “I changed my mind. I’m not fine. I’m dying.” “You’re not dying.” “I am. My life is flashing before my eyes.” “You’re not dying.” I glanced at the letter once more. “You’re just…a dad.” He groaned and clutched his stomach. “Don’t say that word. "

― Melanie Harlow , Only You (One and Only, # 1)