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Chapter 8

I called Mom before I went to bed to ask for the millionth time if anyone in our family had ever had breast cancer. I’d decided to tell her about my abnormal mammogram because I wanted to know if there was any family history.

“Scarlett, the answer is the same as it was when you called this afternoon. No. But I suppose it has to begin with someone.”

“Mom!”

“Oh my. That came out all wrong.”

“No kidding.”

“Listen, sweetie. I’m sure everything will turn out. You always did worry too much. Are you sure you don’t want me to go with you to see the surgeon?”

“No, I’ll be fine.”

“Well, if you change your mind, call me tomorrow before seven. I promised the girls I’d meet them at the diner for breakfast.”

“I don’t need you to go along, Mom. Go to breakfast. If I have cancer I’ll call you.”

“Scarlett Elizabeth! Stop talking so dumb. Call me afterward and let me know what Dr. Edwards said. I’ve been checking around and I’ve heard a lot of good things about him. He worked on Ethel Musser’s breast and she was happy.”

“Jesus, Mom. Worked on? Really? You make it sound as if my breast is a damn car.”

“I didn’t mean it like that, Scarlett. You’re too sensitive. Dr. Edwards removed Ethel’s breast and it looks better than I thought it would. Flat with a scar right across the middle.”

I had to get off the phone with Mom because I really didn’t want to hear any more details about Ethel Musser’s breast. I was already freaking out about seeing Dr. Edwards the next day and I didn’t need Mom fueling my anxiety. I was thankful my appointment had been moved up after someone else had canceled.