Call From the Doctor

"Hello," said a woman's voice. "This is Dr. Adrian Marsh. I have the results from the tests you took last week." *Oh, shit,* thought Jim. *I forgot about the tests. At least I picked up, rather than Mom.* "How did they come back?" Jim asked. "I'm afraid they're positive," said Dr. Marsh. "We ran the data three times, just to make sure, but they're all in agreement. I will want you to come down to the hospital to discuss this in person, but at least I can tell you some of it over the phone. I'm afraid you're..."