Second Week Wrapped

Week two of “Good Morning Bushwick” had come to a close, and despite the hurdles life had thrown at us, Alonzo and I managed to keep the show afloat. Brenna and I found ourselves spending more time together, the bond between us gradually healing. Our hope for the show’s future was tinged with the ever-present ache of my sister’s illness. The pain was constant, a sharp reminder of life’s fragility. The days seemed to bleed together as we spent hours in the cold, sterile waiting room of the hospital. The uncomfortable chairs and the quiet murmur of anxious families formed the backdrop of our lives. The weight of uncertainty hung heavy in the air, but we gathered there, united in hope that we could witness Angie’s awakening. I would often bring my laptop with me, using the hospital’s Wi-Fi to work on ideas for the show and develop a comic strip that had been brewing in my mind. Creativity became a means of escape, a way to momentarily drown out the sorrow that threatened to consume me. Yet, even in those moments, Angie’s condition remained a haunting presence. I had moved around so much that my entire life could be packed into a few trash bags. My wardrobe, worn and repetitive, was a testament to the transient nature of my existence. Despite this, every day I prayed for that one call or text that could change everything. The hushed voices of family members whispered prayers and exchanged stories, hoping to find solace in shared pain. The aroma of antiseptic mingled with the bitter scent of stale coffee, an olfactory reminder of the ever-present line between life and death. The hospital waiting room became a purgatory of sorts, a place where I was suspended between hope and despair. I clung to the belief that my sister would wake up, even as the doctors spoke in hushed tones and exchanged somber glances.