I knew he was very sick, but I spoke to his consultant oncologist this morning and he told me that Ian just wasn't fighting any more. For some reason, that he didn't understand, Ian just seemed to have given up.
A short story that I hope provides you with a chuckle or two. Mom and Dad are worried about their son Jeff as he heads off to college. His high school dating record was dismal. Mom and Dad hoped that would improve during his college years. (Sex is referenced with little or no detail.)