Gallows Humor
Clare then tried to sober the room. “Why are we laughing? We're all screwed.”
This only made them laugh harder for a moment, until reality began to take hold.
Jeff felt like the situation was a little morose, given his uncle's medical condition. “Do you guys think he's going to be okay?”
Suddenly Clare felt bad for her new boss. “Oh yeah, I do. Tell him what you said earlier, Bobby.”
“My brother had the same diagnosis a few years ago, and the same surgery. It's not all that risky, as long as his diet and lifestyle change.” Bobby paused to let Jeff digest it all. “He should be fine.”
Glad for their reassurance about his uncle, Jeff needed a little for himself, too.
“So, is there any truth, even a little, to what you guys were ...
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