Diagnosis

"Yes, that's what I think it is."
He had delivered his diagnosis. The patient wasn't pleased. She looked quite pale. Hardly surprising.
"Are you sure?" she asked.
"Absolutely. I've been doing this for a number of years."
"I would like a second opinion."
"Of course. Most do in your situation. They'll tell you the same thing though."
She left the doctor's office and sat in her car outside. She sobbed as she fumbled through her handbag for a packet of cigarettes.
This is it, she thought. Not long left.
She pulled out of the car park, puffing away on her last cigarette and knowing a hard left when she drove over the bridge would be enough to do the job.