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« It’s your birthday. »
Spider-Man was clipped to her IV pole.
« You said that about Christmas and brought candy canes for everyone, Mom. »
« You only turn seven once. »
She smiled, but a moment later, she stared at the birthday balloon above her bed.
« Do you think I’ll have my eighth birthday here too? »
My hand went straight to her blanket.
« You only turn seven once. »
« Let’s get through seven first. »
Alice nodded too easily.
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