I woke up thinking that day would just be like any other day. I took my car to the shop and then went to work, earphones in and typing away. My phone rang, and I answered it. The person on the other end told me that what they were about to say would mean I’d need to take the day off work. I ran into a break room, bracing myself for emotional impact.
My stomach tightened and my heart started beating faster. I looked for a trash can to throw up in but couldn’t find one. I composed myself and assured them I would get to them as soon I could.