C78 - Slipped up.

"Are you sure you are going to do this?"

"You're worrying now? Please, Miguel, I'm not a child."

He could almost see Meredith rolling her eyes, though he only heard her voice. She was indeed not a child, but he couldn't help but worry. She was going on a dangerous mission for him and Lara.

"Remember to prioritize your safety, Mer."

"You know I have nothing to lose anymore. This might just give meaning to my life..."

"I want you back safe and sound," he replied.

He understood what Meredith meant. A few days ago, she had confessed everything to him, and he was profoundly saddened. He was losing a friend to a terminal disease. Meredith had fought it, but she fought alone. She didn't tell anyone until the doctors had given up on her.

"If I come back, I want you for myself, Migo. So, don't ask for it," she teased.

He let out a low chuckle, but inside, he was deeply sad. When she had told him about her condition, he felt shattered. Meredith was his closest friend. He couldn't bear the thoug