I had read this before, but was still trying to figure out the ending...it's a mystery!

After the accident, Trish Evanston was concerned about Firefly. She begged the doctors to release her from the hospital. But the Doctor insisted her punctured lung needed more time to heal. They had told her that smashed ribs like hers would be painful, but she could barely walk. She had been in the hospital nearly a week, the first few days she had been too sick to care. The nurse brought in a box of mail, plus 2 pieces so big they wouldn't fit in the box! She agreed to a Diet Coke & some snacks. Red, her almost boyfriend, was racing in the eighth today. Marge, her mom, decided she needed her hair washed, too. Her mom had been there every time Trish opened her eyes, both day & night, until last night. She finished her ice cream & went over to the balloons, it seemed everyone had sent one! Trish really wanted her hair done!

Leaning over the sink, she almost lost her balance. She had to wait for the nurse to help dry her hair. Studying would pass the time. After it was dry the nurse told her to take care of herself.

After dinner, Trish heard Red in the hall. He had fallen off a horse at the track. They listened to the news where Trish heard that they may have to put Firefly down...