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I don't know how to deal with this...

I knew Ahab was sick, but I didn't expect anything like this.
He's too weak to pick himself off the floor, and his breathing sounds incredibly labored.
I want to ask for work off tomorrow, just in case, but I also have no way of knowing if we'll be attempting treatment only for me to need the day off later in the week.
I want to be with him right now, I should be with him, but I know whatever happens I'll need my rest.
Besides, I'm not really strong enough to deal with it.
Oh god...

[EDIT: Trying to rest, but I can only do that when I managed to forget that there's anything abnormal in the kitchen. Which is disturbingly easy, but not easy enough.]

update

Ahab passed away last night. Hopefully it wasn't too painful for him, as I doubt it was in his sleep.
I did end up staying with him for about 20 minutes last night, but now I kind of wish it was longer. That I might have been with him when he left.
The parents will be taking him in for cremation later today.

Rest in peace, Ahab.