Taking a deep breath, Kent decided to address the elephant in the room.  "The doctor mentioned... something about you not having health insurance anymore," he said hesitantly. "I thought I paid for it every month."

Naomi sighed, a faint tremor running through her frail body.  "You did, Kent.  I bless your heart for that.  But... Well, honey, things haven't been easy lately."

Kent frowned.  "What do you mean?"

Naomi hesitated, then whispered, "There were some... unexpected bills.i mean Jared has been going through some troubles with his business recently and I had to come in”

Kent's jaw clenched, the muscles working overtime.  He felt betrayed, his trust in his grandmother...