Looking For Answers
No, this is not where the story ends just yet. Cystic fibrosis is a condition that brings persistent lung infections. After a while, it does a number on the lungs and reduces their capacity. Breathing eventually becomes more and more challenging over time.
Deny It All
This is a genetic disease. His sister died from it only a few years before this. He was devastated and began to panic. For one thing, he felt worried that his children would wind up with it as well.