Good Morning, Alice (18)

During the last few days of her life, Alice was willing to have the aspirator used to suction out the mucus from her throat. This is not to say that she enjoyed the procedure; on the contrary, she simply detested it. But she finally realized that there was no other way to clear her throat. Periodically, she would indicate her desire that the aspirator be used -- while her eyes indicated almost a fear of it. Whoever was caring for Alice at the time would have to do this -- but again, if John...