Sullivan's Crossing

The initial scans

show a five-centimetre left sphenoid meningioma

compressing on your optic chiasm,

which would explain your vision loss.

Meaning...

A tumour that grows in the outer three membranes of the brain.

I have a brain tumour?

I'm afraid so.

Cancer?

90% of meningiomas are benign,

so there's no reason to think that it's malignant.

But how could I have something that big

in my head and not know?

They're slow growing.

They can go undetected for years

before they start causing symptoms.

We're still waiting on the detailed scans

to get a complete picture of what's going on.

So, what now?

There's a neurosurgeon

over at Halifax General who can do the surgery

in the next few days, if you agree to it.

That soon?

Well, if they can alleviate the pressure on your optic nerves quickly,

there's a good chance they can fully restore your vision.

And what if I don't want to have surgery?

Then, I'm afraid your vision loss will be permanent.

# Is this as good as it's gonna get? #

# I've given all I can give #

# But the rivers still get wider, wider #

# We've been here all along #

# Through the valleys, we carry on #

# The journey takes us higher, higher #

# This could be your home, if we try to build it #

# This could be your life that's one in a million #

# All the hard times, yeah, they were worth it #

# Time and time and time again #

# Time and time and time again #

So, they can remove it?

Yeah, they should be able to.

And then, she'll be okay?

If they can completely resect the tumour, then...

it shouldn't go back.

I still can't believe none of us noticed anything.

Can we go see her?

She could use the emotional support. I just--

I wouldn't stay too long. We don't want to overwhelm her.

Okay.

So, the surgeon they found,

he knows what he's doing?

He comes highly recommended.

Because we need to make sure Edna's gonna be okay.

I'm gonna do everything I can to make sure that happens.

Thank you, Maggie.

Of course.

Here you go.

Thank you.

Thanks for coming.

I can't believe it.

Edna seemed perfectly fine the last time I saw her.

I know.

I can't imagine what Frank must be going through right now.

Well, at least Maggie's there.

How is she holding up?

It's hard to tell. She's in doctor mode.

Don't let her fool you.

Edna's always been like a second mother to her,

so I know she's got to be struggling.

Yeah, that's why I want to get over to the hospital to be with her.

Go. Yeah. I'll take care of things.

Are you sure?

Look, I can wait for Lola and Jacob to get here.

No, I'll be fine. Just go. Be with Maggie.

Thanks, Syd.

You really can't... see us at all?

I can... make out some shapes, but that's about it.

I'm here for you, Auntie, whatever you need.

Oh, and Frank's garden's gonna need tending, too.

That's not important right now.

I can't have it dying

just because you're in here with me.

I know how much it means to you.

Don't worry. We've got it handled.

And what about your research?

And Lola's internship?

We're trading off with Cal and Sidney at the store.

So, you don't have to worry about it.

The only thing you need to focus on right now is getting better.

We should let you get some rest.

It's gonna be okay, Edna.

I'm a little tired.

Why don't you go find Sully and get yourself something to eat?

I'm good.

There's no point sitting here watching me sleep.

Awas. Go on.

Okay, but I won't be long.

I love you, Frank.

I love you, too.

Forget about that one.

Rafe, got a second?

Sure, Chief.

I heard Edna's in the hospital.

I wanted to say I'm sorry. I know she's a close friend.

Yeah, she and Frank are like family.

You let me know if there's anything I can do, okay?

Yeah, I will.

Yeah.

Actually, Chief, um...

if you got a second, I was hoping to get some advice.

Sure. What about?

Relationships.

Not sure if I'm the guy to be giving advice about that,

but, uh, I'll try.

Sydney and I were talking the other day,

and the topic of marriage came up.

She wants you to propose.

Actually, the opposite.

She told me she doesn't believe in marriage.

Oh.

Yeah, I was surprised too.

And you're not on board with that?

I mean, I've always pictured myself fairly traditional -

white picket fence, two kids.

I really want to get married someday.

And you're worried, if you tell her that,

she's not gonna understand how you feel.

Look, I want her to be happy.

But I also feel like I should be happy, too.

It's better to rip the Band-Aid off now

and be really honest with each other,

than wake up in a few years and realize you're both unhappy.

Yeah, I guess you're right.

Good luck, man.

- Hey. - Hey.

How's Edna doing?

She's scared.

Why don't you go home, take a little time for yourself?

- I'll stay with Frank a minute. - No, I can't.

I have to talk with Dr. Rabney and make sure

everything gets organized for Edna's surgery.

- It can wait. - No, it can't.

There's a lot that needs to get done.

I need to go through all her tests again and--

All right, just come sit for a minute.

Take a seat.

Here.

- Thank you. - Drink.

I know you want to help out,

but you're not going to be any good to anyone

if you burn yourself out.

Maggie, Edna's detail scans are back.

I think you're going to gonna wanna have a look.

You know...

I can still remember...

how it felt the first time I saw Edna.

I went back to that diner

every day for a week until I got the nerve to say hello.

And I don't think that we've spent a day apart since then.

Edna's not gonna let some tumour get the best of her. Nope.

I don't know... what I would do without her.

Nothing's gonna happen, Frank. Maggie will make sure of that.

I'm gonna...

head back up, so that I'm there for her when she wakes up.

Yeah, sure.

You really should have a look at the MRI.

Oh, no.

I can't believe I didn't see that before.

What's wrong?

The margins on the initial CT weren't clear.

Edna's tumour is compressing

and narrowing her carotid artery.

I'm sorry, Maggie.

So, what does that mean?

Surgery's going to be a lot more complicated

than we first thought.

You sure you want to do this?

It'll be easier on Edna coming for me.

Well, I'll be right here, if you need me.

Magpie.

How are you feeling?

Just trying to wrap my head around the fact

that I have a brain tumour.

So, the scans came back.

What's up?

I'm afraid I have some more bad news.

What is that?

It turns out that the tumour is attached to the main artery

that supplies blood to the left side of your brain.

What are you saying, Maggie?

I'm not trying to scare you,

but you need to be aware of the risks.

There is a chance

that you could... suffer a--

a life-altering stroke during the procedure.

Life-altering how?

Worst case,

you could lose your ability to think and communicate.

Then, I wouldn't be me anymore.

I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry.

- Maggie... - I-I can't.