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Rebecca Casey is flying from San Francisco, home to Boston. She is veryworried and upset. She has just learned that her father is in a hospital.What is it?

It's your father. He's in the hospital.

I have to call home. My father's in the hospital. May I use your phone?Of course. There's a phone in the kitchen. It'll be quieter there.

When she telephoned the hospital, she knew she had to return at once. Thesituation was serious.

Oh, my God! Is he OK? Well, what did the doctor say? I will...I'll...I'lltake the next flight out.

She was sorry to interrupt the Mendozas' retirement party. It was a

wonderful celebration for a wonderful family Mr. Mand Mrs. Mendoza, theguests of honor; Ramón and his son, Alex; and, of course, Alberto.Rebecca's thoughts about her father mix with thoughts about her life inSan Francisco. Her new home at Nancy Shaw's house.Here's to the beginning of a new life.

Classes and friends at music school. Her new job.

Great, I need to see what you can do. You can take over the softballpractice today...right now, in fact...OK. Let me introduce you to thechildren.

Exciting times with Alberto.Oh, my gosh. It's me.Well, what do you think?

A new friendship with the Wang family.Please, for you.

Oh, it's beautiful. But I...I can't accept this.

Vincent...Ni gao su ta ma yi ding yao ta shou xia lai.My mom said she wants you to have it.Thank you very much, Mrs. Wang.Caring for Alex.

Alex, who's picking you up?

My dad. How come you have books?

Oh, I go to school too. I have a lot of homework tonight.I have a big test tomorrow.Uh-oh, what's it on?Spelling.

Do you want me to help you study while you're waiting for your dad?OK.

And getting to know Ramón.

By the way, I hope you save a dance for me.I have to warn you, I don't dance very well.

Don't worry, I only do the slow ones. But I can teach you some Latindances.

I'd like that.

All of it was overwhelming. Did she neglect her family in Boston? Did shemiss signs that something was wrong?Rebecca, how are you?Are you all right?

I'm fine. Just a frog in my throat. So, how's school?School? It's pretty tough, Dad. It's a lot of work.

She remembered her father never really wanted her to go to San Francisco.

So, what do you want from me?Just your approval.N-O. No way.

But in the end he supported her because he loved her.

If you ever need help, change your mind, or anything, remember we'rehere.

Thanks, Dad. Thanks for everything. I love you.Ah...well ah...I'll miss ya, God knows.

Oh, my gosh. They accepted you. The San Francisco College of Music. Oh,Rebecca, I'm so happy for you.All right, Mary!

Her best friend, Sandy, was excited for her. And her brother supportedher decision to go to music school, too.You're going to miss her, aren't you?

The truth, is it all right with you if I go?They knew it was her dream.Go for it!

And now her brother is alone with her sick father in a hospital room inBoston. Why did she ever leave her father and her brother? Why did sheever leave Boston? And what was she coming home to?

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Rebecca's thoughts about her father mix with thoughts about her life inSan Francisco.Her new home at Nancy Shaw's house.Classes and friends at music school.Her new job.

Great, I need to see what you can do. You can take over the softballpractice today...right now, in fact...OK. Let me introduce you to thechildren.

Exciting times with Alberto.Oh, my gosh. It's me.Well, what do you think?

A new friendship with the Wang family.Please, for you.

Oh, it's beautiful. But I...I can't accept this.Vincent...

My mom said she wants you to have it.Thank you very much, Mrs. Wang.Caring for Alex.

Alex, who's picking you up?

My dad. How come you have books?

Oh, I go to school too. I have a lot of homework tonight.I have a big test tomorrow.Uh-oh, what's it on?Spelling.

Do you want me to help you study while you're waiting for your dad?OK.

getting to know Ramón.

By the way, I hope you save a dance for me.I have to warn you, I don't dance very well.

Don't worry, I only do the slow ones. But I can teach you some Latindances.

I'd like that.

All of it was overwhelming. Did she neglect her family in Boston? Did shemiss signs that something was wrong?

All of it was overwhelming. Did she neglect her family in Boston? Did shemiss signs that something was wrong?How are you?

Are you all right?

I'm fine. Just a frog in my throat. So, how's school?School? It's pretty tough, Dad. It's a lot of work.

remembered her father never really wanted her to go to San Francisco.So, what do you want from me?Just your approval.N-O. No way.

But in the end he supported her because he loved her.

If you ever need help, change your mind, or anything, remember we'rehere.

Thanks, Dad. Thanks for everything. I love you.Ah...well ah...I'll miss ya, God knows.

Oh, my gosh. They accepted you. The San Francisco College of Music. Oh,Rebecca, I'm so happy for you.All right, Mary!

Her best friend, Sandy, was excited for her. And her brother supportedher decision to go to music school, too.You're going to miss her, aren't you?

The truth, is it all right with you if I go?They knew it was her dream.Go for it!

And now her brother is alone with her sick father in a hospital room inBoston.Why did she ever leave her father and her brother? Why did sheever leave Boston? And what was she coming home to?

Remember as we continue with Rebecca's story. Here's how you can connectwith English：Watch the videos by yourself; in a classroom; at home withfamily and friends.

Record the Video,There are books to use while you watch the program.Make sure you read the instructions on how to use the book carefully.

The programs are closed-captioned. Turn on your captioning for extra helpin following the language.

Talk about the program with your friends and family. And Connect withEnglish.\"

U26 The Emergency

How's Dad?

Not good. The heart attack was pretty serious.Are you free?

How did it happen?

He just fell on the floor in his bedroom.Was he in pain?Yeah.

Were there any signs...I mean...before...?

I don't know exactly. He wasn't feeling well...and then...it justhappened...

Dad?...Dad? You OK?Dad?...Oh my God...

Dad?...Dad?...Hold on!...Hold on, Dad, hold on...Nine-one-one.

Yes, this is an emergency!

Please stay calm. Tell me the problem.

It's my dad. He's fallen overhand, um...he's holding his chest.Is he conscious?No...

Stay on the line...I'm transferring you to an emergency medical team.Brewster seventy-seven...

Yes, this is Kevin Casey...I need an ambulance.OK, what's your location?

I'm at ten-seven...ten-ninety-seven E Street, apartment three.What part of the city is that?South Boston.

All right, sir, give me your phone number.Ah...six-eight-six-seven-seven-three-one.

All right, Kevin, you're doin' fine. OK. You're a family member?Yes, I'm his son.

OK, do you have any medical training at all?No, I don't.

OK, here's what I want you to do. Your dad's breathing?Uh...barely.

I want you to go over to him, put your hand on his chest to see if he'sbreathing...I want you to also feel his neck or his chest to see if youcan feel a heartbeat.OK, hold on...

OK, uh...he's breathing...but barely...and his...and his...and hisheartbeat is weak...

OK, Kevin, just slow down, you're doin' great. OK. Does he have anymedical problems?

Yes, uh...uh...he has a bad heart and...and, uh...uh...he has high bloodpressure, but I don't know what medication he's on...

Brewster seventy-seven, we'll be there in about three to five minutes.That's our ETA. That will be our Estimated Time of Arrival.Hold on, Dad...Up here...!

Hey, it's my dad...OK.Kevin?Yes.

How ya doin'? OK, that's Dan...I'm Fitz, all right?Yeah.

How long ago did this start, Kevin?Uh...like ten minutes.

It's really weak...Kevin, you said your dad was on medication?Yeah.

But you didn't know what it was?No...

Why don't you find his meds, and bring them to me. OK?OK, they're here.

OK, just go slow. Take your time, take your time.I'm gonna put him on a mask.It's my dad.

Your father has had a serious heart attack. We can't tell how bad it isat this point, but he's alive and alert. Now, can you tell me anythingabout his medical history?

Uh, well, his health hasn't been very good for years. He's been takingmedicine for his...

For...for his heart?

High blood pressure, I think...Is he gonna to be all right?

We don't know how much damage there is to the heart, but we're doingeverything we can.

How is he? Can he hear me?

He's under sedation at the moment. You should probably wait a littlewhile before you try to talk to him.

But, um...shouldn't he know that I'm here?

He's pretty groggy right now. It's best to let him rest.

Yes, operator, I'd like to make a collect call, please...It's anemergency...I'm Kevin Casey...

Hello, I need to speak to Rebecca, please. It's an emergency...You know, I tried to call you, but you were at some party...I'm sorry. Must it have been awful for you.There's the hospital.

I don't know if I'm ready for this...His room is this way...

Hello. Are you a family member?Yes, I'm his daughter. How is he?

He's on medication and resting comfortably now. I'll let the doctor knowyou're here.

Hi, Dad. It's me, Beck. I'm back.

You're gonna be all right, you hear me?

Mom's necklace, remember? I haven't taken it off since the day you gaveit to me...just before I left for San Francisco. Oh, Dad, I've missedyou.

You're gonna be OK...

Is this your sister?...Ms. Casey? I'm Dr. Lincoln. Let's step outside.Your father has had a serious heart attack. Our tests show that there hasbeen major damage to the heart muscle. Lack of blood flow through thearteries to certain portions of the heart muscle result in the death ofthat muscle. And this, in turn, can result in poor pumping action.What does that mean?

That means that the next forty-eight hours will be critical. We're goingto monitor him constantly...Your father's heart is very weak.Is he gonna make it?

Well, we don't know for sure. Let's hope for the best...I have to go now,but I'll check back later.

What about a bypass operation, or drugs, or something?

Well, your father's in no condition to undergo surgery...But I can assureyou that we are considering every possible procedure.I think that I'd like to get a second opinion.

I understand. I can ask Dr. Weinstein, Chief of cardiology, to come upand see your father...Or, if you prefer, you can ask your own doctor tocome in.

Uh.. . Dr. Weinstein will be fine, I guess.OK.

Uh, there is still hope, isn's there?

Yes, of course, but his condition is serious...Excuse me.Do you think I should call in a priest?Rebecca...

We are Catholic, you know. Shouldn't he have the last rites?Stop it. He's going to make it. You'll see.How is he?

He'll be under sedation for a while. Why don't the two of you go home,get some rest?

I don't want to leave him. The one thing I can do is be here for him.I've been here since they brought him in except when I went to meet youat the airport.

Kevin, why don't you go home, hm? You need to get some rest.No, it's all right. I can handle it.

Maybe we should both go home, hm? I'll let the nurse know we're going.Excuse me, excuse me? Hi, are you Ms., ah...Casey?Yes?

Uh, I'm sorry to bother you at a time like this. My name's Mrs. Smith.I'm the billing administrator. Uh, your father's in room seven-eight-seven, is that right?Yes, that's right.

Uh, and are you the person we talk to about his account?Yes.

OK, I'd like you to fill out a couple forms for me. I need someadditional information...about his insurance.

Can we do this later? My brother and I are going home. We need to getsome sleep.

I see. Do you know the name of his Health Maintenance Organization?No. He was a Boston fireman. They have good coverage.I told the Admitting Office all of this yesterday...

Will you fill these out, please? And return them to me just as soon asyou possibly can?

What happened? This place is a mess.It just needs a little cleaning up.

I can't believe this! Dirty dishes on the floor?

Kevin, I can't believe this...There's no food in the refrigerator.We can go out and get a sandwich...

That's not my point! What were you and Dad doing for food?He didn't want much food, and...he wasn't feeling well...When did that start?A while ago.How long?

...A couple of weeks.

And you didn't call me? Damn it, Kevin, I'm talking to you! Why didn'tyou call me? What were you and Dad doing for food? What was going onhere?

Don't blame me. At least I was here.

Yes?...Speaking. Oh, no...We'll be right there.It's Dad. We have to go.

U27 Bad News

What did the nurse say?

Dad's in pretty bad shape. She said to hurry back.Hello...I need a cab right away. It's an emergency.

Kevin...I'm sorry, we shouldn't be arguing at a time like this. We needeach other.

Let me take you to your father. Before you see him there's something Iwant to tell you. Your father has just had another heart attack, and atthis point it does not look good.

What are you saying? He made it through the first one...

Well...not entirely. And the second heart attack was more massive.

Aren't there any new drugs you could give him?

There are new drugs, but they won't help...not in his current

condition.I'm very sorry. You should probably notify any other members ofthe family.

Hello. I'm Father O'Connor.

Oh, Father, thank you for coming...

I want you to know I'm here for you and your family. Is this your father?Yes.

Can we talk for a minute?

Tell me about your father's condition.

My father just had his second serious heart attack in the last two days.I'm so sorry...It must be very difficult for you. Are you very close toyour father?

Yes. Kevin lives with my dad. I did, too, until recently. We're allpretty close.

And your mother...?

My mother died of lung cancer almost twelve years ago.

What a loss. Now, are there any other family members besides the two ofyou?

Not really. There are some relatives in Ireland, but we've never metthem. We have a great aunt on my mother's side, and...uh, my father'sbrother, Brendan...

Oh, your father has a brother? Does he know your father's in thehospital?

No, he lives in Illinois. He has a farm there. My father and uncle don'ttalk to each other. They haven't for years.

Maybe this is the time for them to make peace...Perhaps you should callhim.

I don't want to upset my father. Maybe Kevin and I need to talk before wedo anything.

Give it some thought. I will begin my prayers for your father. God blessyou.

Thanks, Father...

Yes, I need the number for a Brendan Casey.Brendan!...Brendan, telephone!It's Rebecca Casey.

Hello, Uncle Brendan...it's Rebecca. I'm afraid I have some bad newsabout my father.

He's in the hospital...What do the doctors say? I see...Yeah, I'll takethe next flight out. Oh, and Rebecca, thank you for calling...Bye.Was that Patrick's daughter?

Yeah, she called about Patrick. He's in the hospital. He just had a heartattack...

Oh, Honey, I'm sorry to hear that.

It doesn't look good...I'm going to take the next flight to Boston.Yeah, I'll pack your bag.

Kevin...Kevin...Kevin...Take care of Kevin.I will.

Call my brother. Call Brendan.

I already did. I called Uncle Brendan. He's flying out. He'll be heresoon. Can you do something about the pain?

I can increase his medication a bit. Mr. Casey, this'll make you alittle more comfortable.

Mr. Casey, I'm Father O'Connor. Mr. Casey, I'm going to administer theSacrament of the Sick.Rebecca?Sandy?

Kevin called and told me. How're you doing?

Terrible. I flew in this morning...This is my worst nightmare.How is he?

He's barely hanging on. The doctors aren't hopeful.Becky, I feel so sorry for you. How is he doing?

He keeps everything inside. I don't know...He seems so different.Poor kid...

Sandy, you should see the apartment...It's a total mess...There's no foodin the refrigerator, nothing.

I guess he still needs someone to take care of him.I feel bad...I yelled at him this morning...It's OK. You're upset. That's normal.

I know, but I shouldn't have yelled at him. I mean, he doesn't...

I bet you could use a cup of coffee. There's a cafeteria on the thirdfloor...What do you say, we go?Yeah...It's so good to see you.

I feel guilty for leaving Dad alone...I don't know...The doctor saidthings don't look good. I asked for a second opinion...But the otherdoctor said the same thing...I don't know if he's gonna make it.Rebecca...Your dad's always been a fighter. He'll make it.One coffee.

Two coffees, please...Thank you.Thanks.

So, how's life in San Francisco? Maybe I should have gone with you.It's good. School's hard, but the teachers are great. Did you get myletter?

Yeah. How's it going with that Roberto guy?Alberto.

Right, that's it.He's very nice.Anything serious?

I don't know. It's still new.

Take my advice. Get to know him before you fall in love.I will.. . How's Jack?

We're living together, you know.When's the big day?

The wedding? That's off, for now. Uh...he says he just wants to livetogether.

Sandy, your face is all black-and-blue. What on earth happened to you?Why are you wearing sunglasses?

It's nothing. I...I bumped into a door.

Did Jack hit you? Oh my God, he hit you, didn't he? I can't believe hehit you! There's no excuse for that. None!Rebecca. Uncle Brendan's here.

I'll be right there. Don't move. I'll be back in a few minutes. Do youhear me?

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丽贝卡凯西正从旧金山飞回波士顿家中。她很担心和不安。她刚刚知道她父亲住院了。什么事？

是关于你父亲。他住医院了。

我得给家里打电话。我父亲住院了。我能用你的电话吗？当然。厨房里有电话，那里安静些。

当她打电话到医院，她知道她不得不马上回去。事态严重。

我的天哪！他还好吗？那么，医生怎么说？...我会的...我，我，我乘下班飞机。

她感到抱歉，打扰了曼朵扎的退休晚会。这是一个为美好家庭举行的美好庆祝会，还有曼朵扎先生和太太，荣幸的客人，拉蒙和他儿子阿里克斯，当然，还有奥博托。丽贝卡想着她父亲，同时还想着她在旧金山的生活。她在南茜那儿的新家。为新生活的开始。

在学校的课堂和朋友们。她的新工作。

太好了，我要看看你能干些什么。你今天就能接手垒球队的训练，实际上是现在。好了，让我把你介绍给孩子们。和奥博托在一起的兴奋时光。我的天啊。这是我。是啊，你认为怎么样？和王家的新友谊请，给你的。

它太美了。但是我...我不能收。

文森特，你告诉她妈妈一定要她收下来。我母亲说她要你收下它。非常感谢，王太太。关心阿里克斯。

阿里克斯，谁接你回家？我爸爸。你怎么也会有书？

哦，我也去学校。我今晚有很多作业。我明天有重要测验。噢，是什么测验？拼写。

在你等你父亲时，你要我帮你学习吗？好吧。

正在认识拉蒙。

顺便说一声，我希望你留一个舞给我。我得警告你，我跳得不很好。

别担心，我只跳那种慢舞。但是我能教你一些拉丁舞。好啊。

所有这一切都很成功。她是不是忽略了在波士顿的家了？她是否错过了不对头的迹象？丽贝卡,你好吗？你没事吧？

我很好。只是声音嘶哑。那么，学校如何？学校？很难，爸爸，很多作业。

她记得她父亲从来没有真正想让她去旧金山。

那么，你 想从我这儿要什么？只是你的准许。N-O。没门。

但是最终他支持了她，因为他爱她。

如果你任何时候需要帮助，改变主意，或任何事，记住我们在这儿。

谢谢，爸爸。谢谢你所做的一切。我爱你。啊...好...我会想你，上帝知道。

噢，我的天啊。他们录取你了。旧金山音乐学院。噢，丽贝卡，我真为你高兴。好了，玛丽！

她最好的朋友，桑迪，为她兴奋。她弟弟也支持她去音乐学院的决定。

你会想她的，不是吗？

说实话，如果我走，你会没事吗？他们知道这是她的梦想。去吧。

现在她生病的父亲和她弟弟单独在波士顿的医院病房里。究竟为什么她要离开父亲和弟弟？究竟为什么她要离开波士顿？又是什么让她回家来？

记住，当我们继续丽贝卡的故事。你可以以这种方式接触英语：看录象，在教室，在家里和家人和朋友一起看。录下节目，还可以看书。在你看节目，可以用书做参考。你务必仔细阅读说明书的指引。

本节目隐藏了字幕，阅读的过程中可以显示字幕作为辅助。

与你的朋友和家人讨论这个节目。这就是“用英语交流”。

丽贝卡想着她父亲，同时混合着想她在旧金山的生活。她的新家在南茜。

在学校的课堂和朋友们。她的新工作。

太好了，我要看看你能干些什麽。你今天就能接手垒球队的训练，实际上是现在。好了，让我把你介绍给孩子们。和奥博托在一起的兴奋时光。我的天啊。这是我。是啊，你认为怎麽样？和王家的新友谊请，给你的。

它太美了。但是我...我不能收。文森特...

我母亲说她要你收下它。非常感谢，王太太。关心阿里克斯。

阿里克斯，谁接你回家？我爸爸。你怎么也会有书？

哦，我也去学校。我今晚有很多作业。我明天有重要测验。噢，是什么测验？拼写。

在你等你父亲时，你要我帮你学习吗？好吧。

正在认识拉蒙。

顺便说一声，我希望你留一个舞给我。我得警告你，我跳得不很好。

别担心，我只跳那种慢舞。但是我能教你一些拉丁舞。好啊。

所有这一切都很成功。她是不是忽略了在波士顿的家了？她是否错过了不对头的迹象？

所有这一切都很成功。她是不是忽略了在波士顿的家了？她是否错过了不对头的迹象？你好吗？你没事吧？

我很好。只是喉咙里有个青蛙，那么，学校如何？学校？很难，爸爸，很多作业。

她记得她父亲从来没有真正想让她去旧金山。那麽，你 想从我这儿要什么？只是你的准许。N-O。没门。

但是最终他支持了她，因为他爱她。

如果你任何时候需要帮助，改变主意，或任何事，记住我们在这儿。

谢谢，爸爸。谢谢你所做的一切。我爱你。啊...好...我会想你，上帝知道。

噢，我的天啊。他们录取你了。旧金山音乐学院。噢，丽贝卡，我真为你高兴。好了，玛丽！

她最好的朋友，桑迪，为她兴奋。她弟弟也支持她去音乐学院的决定。

你会想她的，不是吗？

事实是如果我走，你会没事吗？他们知道这是她的梦想。去吧。

现在她生病的父亲和她弟弟单独在波士顿的医院病房里。为什麽她要离开父亲和弟弟？为什麽她曾经离开波士顿？是什麽让她回家来？

记住，当我们继续丽贝卡的故事。这里你可以看录象，在教室，在家里和家人和朋友一起看。

录下节目，还可以看书。在你看节目，可以用书做参考。你务必仔细阅读说明书的指引。

本节目隐藏了字幕，阅读的过程中可以显示字幕作为辅助。

与你的朋友和家人讨论这个节目。这就是“用英语交流”。

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爸爸怎么样？

不太好。心脏病发作很厉害。你有空吗？是怎么发生的？

他在卧室里摔倒在地上。他痛苦吗？是的。

有前兆吗...我意思是...在此之前...？

我不是太清楚。他感觉不好...之后...就发生了...爸爸？...爸爸？你还好吗？爸爸？...哦，我的天哪...

爸爸？...爸爸？...坚持住！...坚持住，爸爸，坚持...9-1-1。

是，紧急情况！

请保持镇静。告诉我情况。

是我父亲。他摔倒了，而且，嗯...他呼吸困难。他昏迷了吗？没有...

别挂线...我把你转给紧急医疗队。布录斯特77...

是的，这是凯文·凯西...我需要救护车。好吧，你的地点是什么？

我在10-7...10-90-7 E街，三号公寓。在城市的哪部分？南波士顿。

好了，先生，给我你的电话号码。噢...6-8-6-7-7-3-1。

行了，凯文， 做得好。好了。你是家里人吗？是的。我是他儿子。

好，你有任何医学训练吗？没有，我没有。

好，这是我要你做的。你爸爸有呼吸吗？唔...微弱。

我要你到他身边，把手放在他胸口，看看他是否呼吸...我还要你感觉他的脖子或胸，看看你是否能感觉到心跳。好吧，等等...

好，嗯...他在呼吸...但很弱...还有他的...他的...他的心跳微弱...

好，凯文，慢慢来，你做得很好。他有任何药物问题吗？是的，嗯...嗯...他心脏不好...还有，嗯...嗯...他有高血压，但是我不知道他吃什么药...

布鲁斯特77，我们将在3到5分钟内到达。那是我们的ETA。就是我们的预计到达时间。坚持住，爸爸...在这上面...！

你好，这是我爸爸...好。凯文？是的。

你好吗？对了，那是丹...我是华兹，知道吗？好的。

多久前发生的，凯文？嗯...好象10分钟。

真是很弱...你说你父亲在吃药？是的。

不过你不知道他吃什么药？是的。

为什么你不去找找他的药，然后拿给我，好吗？好的，它们在这儿。

好，慢慢走。慢慢来，慢慢来。我给他带上氧气面罩。那是我爸爸。

你父亲心脏病发作很严重。我们目前无法知道有多糟，但是他还活着，还有危险。现在，你能告诉我他的病史吗？嗯，他的健康不太好已经有些年了。他一直在吃药...

为他的心脏？

我想是高血压...他会没事吧？

我们不知道会对他的心脏造成多大影响，但我们在尽我们一切的努力...

他怎么样？他能听到我吗？

给他注射了镇静剂。你想要和他说话的话，可能还得再等一会儿。

但是，嗯...他不该知道我在这儿吗？他现在还很虚弱。最好让他休息。

是的，接线员，我要打对方付费电话，请...这很紧急...我是凯文·凯西...

你好，麻烦你，我要和丽贝卡讲话。这事很紧急。你知道，我试着打电话给你，但是你在晚会上...我很抱歉。对你来说一定很可怕。到医院了。

我不知道我是否为此准备好了...他的房间往这边...你好。你是家属吗？

是的。我是他女儿。他怎么样？

他在用药，现在舒适地休息。我要告诉医生你在这儿。你好，爸爸。是我，贝卡。我回来了。你会没事的，你听见我说话吗？

妈妈的项链，记得吗？从你给我的那天，我就没拿下来过...就在我去旧金山前。噢，爸爸，我想你。

你会没事的...

这是你姐姐吗？...凯西小姐？我是林肯医生，我们到外面说吧。

你父亲心脏病发作很严重。我们的测试表明他的心肌大面积受损。通过动脉到达部分心肌的血液流动不够，导致那些心肌坏死。这个，反过来会导致心脏供血功能变差。这意味着什么呢？

这意味着今后48小时至关重要。我们将对他进行不断的观察...你父亲的心脏非常衰弱。他会挺过来吗？

现在，我们还不能肯定。让我们盼望最好的...我得走了，但是我晚些时候还会回来查看。

搭桥手术如何，或用药，或其他什么？

你父亲的条件不允许手术...但是我能向你保证，我们会考虑一切可行的办法。

我想我还是想听听其它意见。

我理解。我能让文思坦医生，心脏主任，上来看看你父亲...或者，如果你愿意，你可以让你自己的医生来。噢...我想文思坦医生就可以了。好吧。

噢，还有希望，不是吗？

是的，当然，但是他的情况严重...请恕我直言。你认为我应该打电话找牧师吗？丽贝卡...

我们是天主教徒，你知道。他不应该有最后的仪式吗？别说了。他会挺过来的。你等着瞧吧。他怎么样？

他仍处在镇静剂的作用下。为什么你们俩不回家休息一下？

我不想留他一个人在这儿。我能做的一件事就是留在这里陪他。

从他们带他来， 我就一直在这，除了去机场接你。凯文，你为什么不回家，嗯？你需要休息。不，没关系。我能行。

也许我们俩都应该回家，嗯？我去告诉护士我们要走了。对不起，对不起？你好，你是...凯西女士？是的？

嗯，我很抱歉在这个时候打扰你。我是史密斯太太。我是收费管理员。嗯，你 父亲的房间是7-8-7，对吧？是，没错。

嗯，你是那个我们可以谈论他费用问题的人吗？是的。

好吧，我希望你能为我填这几张表。我需要一些额外的信息...关于他的保险。

我们能晚些时候做这事吗？我弟弟和我正要回家。我们需要睡觉。

我明白。你知道他健康保险机构的名字吗？

不知道。他曾经是波士顿消防队员。他们有很好的保障。我昨天已经把这些全告诉行政部门了...

请问你能填这些表吗？在你能尽早的情况下，把他们交还给我。

怎么回事？这地方真乱。只是需要打扫一下。

我不敢相信这些。脏盘子在地上。

凯文，我不能相信这事...冰箱里没有食品。我们可以出去买个三明治...

这不是我要说的！你和父亲怎么吃饭？

他不要那么多食品，而且...他感觉不好...什么时候开始的？有些时候了。多长时间？几个星期。

你没有告诉我？该死，凯文，我和你说话哪！你为什么不打电话给我？你和爸爸怎么吃饭？这儿发生了什么？别责怪我。至少我在这里。

是？...请讲...噢，不...我们马上到。是爸爸。我们得走了。

护士怎么说？

爸爸情况很糟。她要求我们赶回去。你好...我马上需要个车。紧急情况。

凯文...我很抱歉，我们不该在这个时候吵架。我们需要对方。

让我带你们到你父亲那去。在你们看到他之前，有些事我要告诉你们。你父亲刚刚又一次心脏病发作了，目前看来情况不好。

你在说什么？他挺过了第一次...

是的，...但不是全部。第二次发作面积更大。

就没有新药可以给他用？

有新药，但帮不了什么忙...就他目前的情况帮不了。我很抱歉。你应该通知家庭的其他成员。你好。我是欧康纳神父。噢，神父，谢谢你来...

我想让你知道我来这儿是为了你和你家庭。是你父亲吗？是的。

我们能谈一分钟吗？告诉我你父亲的情况。

我父亲在两天内心脏病发作了两次。

我很抱歉...这一定令你们很难过。你们和父亲很亲近吗？是的。凯文和我爸爸生活在一起。直到不久前，我也是。我们都很亲近。你母亲呢？...

我母亲死于肺癌，快12年了。

多可惜。现在，除了你们俩，还有其他家庭成员吗？没有。在爱尔兰有些亲戚，但是我们从没见过他们。我们母亲那边有个很好的阿姨，还有...我父亲的兄弟，布莱登...

噢，你父亲有个兄弟？他知道你父亲在医院吗？不，他在伊利诺斯。他在那有个农场。我父亲和叔叔互相不说话。他们不说话有很多年了。

也许是让他们和解的时候了...也许你应该给他打电话。我不想让父亲生气。也许在做任何事前，凯文和我需要谈谈。

想一想。我将开始为你父亲祈祷。上帝保佑你们。谢谢，神父。

是的，我需要布莱登·凯西的电话。布莱登！...布莱登，电话！是丽贝卡。

你好，布莱登叔叔...我是丽贝卡。我恐怕要告诉你有关于我父亲的坏消息。

他在医院...医生说什么？我明白...是的，我会乘下班飞机。噢，丽贝卡，谢谢你打来电话...再见。

是帕特里克的女儿吗？

是的，她为帕特里克的事打电话来。他住院了。他心脏病发作了...

天哪，亲爱的，听到这事我很难过。

看来情况不妙...我打算乘下班飞机去波士顿。是啊，我整理你的行李。

凯文...凯文...凯文...照顾凯文。我会的。

给我兄弟打电话。打给布莱登。

我已经打了。我打给布莱登叔叔了。他会飞来的。他很快就到了。你能想点办法止疼吗？

我能给他加点药。凯西先生，这会让你舒服一些。

凯西先生，我是欧康纳牧师。凯西先生，我将为你的病痛做祷告。丽贝卡？桑蒂？

凯文打电话告诉我的。你怎么样？

真可怕。我今早飞回来的... 这是我经历的最可怕的噩梦他怎么样？

他很难挺住。医生不抱希望。

贝卡，我为你很难过。他怎么样？

他什么都放在心里。我不知道... 他似乎很不一样。可怜的孩子...

桑蒂，你给看看那公寓... 整个一片混乱... 冰箱里没有食品，什么都没有。

我想他还是需要有人照顾他。

我感觉很糟... 今早我对他大喊大叫...没关系。你生气。那很正常。

我知道，但是我不该对他喊。我是说，他没有...

我肯定你该喝杯咖啡。三层有个咖啡厅... 你说什么，我们去吗？

是的... 见到你真好。

我为让爸爸独处感到内疚... 我不知道... 医生说情况看上去不好。我要求其他意见... 但是其他医生意见一样...我不知道他能否挺住。

丽贝卡... 你爸爸一直是个斗士。他会挺住的。一杯咖啡。

请要两杯咖啡...谢谢你。谢谢。

那么，旧金山的生活如何？也许我应该和你一起走。很好。学习很难，但是教师很棒。你收到我的信吗？收到。你和罗波托相处如何了？奥博托。

是的，就是他。他很好。

你们认真吗？

我不知道。还刚开始。

接受我的建议。在你坠入情网前，先了解他。我会的... 杰克怎么样？我们在一起生活，你知道。大日子在什么时候？

婚礼？现在不考虑。嗯... 他说他只是想生活在一起。桑蒂，你的脸全部又青又紫。这世界究竟发生了什么事？你为什么戴墨镜？

没什么。我... 撞到门上了。

杰克打你了？天哪，他打你了，不是吗？我不敢相信他打了你！不能原谅这事。决不！丽贝卡。布莱登叔叔来了。

我马上就来。别走。我几分钟后就回来。听见了吗？