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<strong>Pearl</strong> had to go to the hospital more of ten. Fear crept into Jacob’s mind. What if <strong>Pearl</strong> doesn’t have the strength to come back home anymore? he thought. Actually, he wasn’t sure if his sister was strong enough to even breathe much longer. It was such a scary thought that he tried to forget about it. Jacob didn’t want to talk about his fear to Mom and Dad. They were already so worried about <strong>Pearl</strong>. Luckily, it was dif ferent at Grandma’s, where there was no need to fuss or hurry. “Grandma, what is hospice care?” Jacob asked. “Oh, my dear boy. How should I explain it to you . . .? I guess you’ve heard your dad and mom talk about your sister’s treatment? Why don’t you come over here and sit next to me?” Jacob sat on the sofa in Grandma’s arms. 13