Sarah reached out, gently holding the old woman’s hand. There was a peaceful silence in the room, interrupted only by the rhythmic ticking of a wall clock. Time, a relentless companion, seemed to slow as if honoring the old woman’s final vigil.

In those last moments, Sarah understood the profound connection they shared. It was more than just a nurse caring for a patient; it was a human being witnessing another’s journey come full circle. Life, with all its beauty and fragility, was encapsulated in that small, quiet room.