My mind was whirling, but I managed to ask, ‘How bad is it?’ Her eyes filled with tears, and her voice broke a little as she said, ‘Well, the sm...ear was classified as a Class 5, which indicates that cancer cells were already present.’ She sniffled, and wiped the tears off her cheeks with the heel of her hand. ‘Why didn’t you tell me sooner?’ ‘I know this sounds stupid, but I didn’t want to worry you, Phillip. You already do so much for me that I didn’t want to add this to your burden.’ ‘Okay, so. He says it’s purely a software upgrade and he has also added in improvement to their power supplies and has built a miniature shield that they can use that increases the effectiveness of armor.“He says it’s the best that he can do in the available time that he’s had. More importantly he says that aside from the weapons upgrade that he already talked to you about, he found that he had the specifications to be able to improve the sensors to readily see any ship that belongs to the ancients. “I live with gram. I’m on my way to see my mother.”Angel was a little surprised “Is your mother sick?” She paused then added. “Sorry I didn’t mean to pry.” “No problem.” Red said. “I live with gram because Mom is working for the Pink Duchess.” Angel raised an eyebrow. “Who is the Pink Duchess? I never heard of her.”“It’s a new holding in a small valley not far from here. They have no buildings just tents for now.” Red paused and took a bite of her sandwich. After she swallowed, she finished.. “It’s a great way to pass the time, everybody is friends over there. Plus the doctors said it’s a good way to get over a lost loved one”Expecting a response she stopped talking. The son was appalled though, and the car ride was silent the rest of the way.FamilyThey finally got home and Sara quickly got out with a large smile. “Darlin? Can you grab my bags while I go in and say howdy to your sister?”Kyle realized he was “darlin” and huffed as he watched her get out of the car and run inside. He.