Life Lost and Love Gained Ch. 01

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"Dad, what are you doing?" Sara asked. It had been over a month since Ben had pulled Sara from Sam's apartment and she had not been allowed out of the house, nor had she been allowed use of her phone.

"Making arrangements for you to move to campus early," Ben answered.

"I want to go out! I've been cooped up in this house for over a month!" Sara exclaimed.

"I wanted to make sure you weren't pregnant," Ben told his daughter. Sara began to laugh, her laughter turning quickly to tears. "What's so funny?" Ben asked.

"Sam has CF too; short of a few expensive medical procedures, he can't get anyone pregnant," Sara managed to say between gasps. Ben grinned in spite of his anger. "Dad, honestly, what is it about Sam that makes you dislike him so much?" Sara asked.

"He's a nice boy Sara, but I want more for my daughter. You and Sam have no future together. They may have made advances with helping CF patients, but he still isn't expected to live past his forties, and having children will be, as you pointed out, difficult. I know you think you love Sam, and I don't doubt that you feel affection towards him; he was your brother's best friend. The two of you have been through a lot together," Ben said.

"I'm not making this up dad, nor is it a passing feeling. I love Sam," Sara insisted.

"Maybe. But for now, you're going to college, and you're leaving now," Ben told Sara, leaving no room for argument.



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