Page 143 of Unexpected Hero

Stella

That’s random. Um, once or twice. Why do you ask? Are you okay?

Lettie

I’m fine now. But I think I had one tonight at work. Freya said that’s what it was.

Stella

Shit. What happened? Do you need... sigh... a phone call? I’ll waive the five-minute rule in this case.

Lettie

Nah. I’m still at work. Freya was with me when it happened. My chest got all tight, and my throat nearly closed up. My vision was fuzzy, like a tunnel full of gray spots. Intense shit. Does that sound like what you experienced when you had one? Do you think that’s what it was?

Stella

I guess it’s different for everybody, but that’s basically what happened to me. Perhaps a little less severe than yours. But I agree with Freya. That sounds like a panic attack.

Lettie

Damn. I guess I’m a certified adult. I have anxiety like a big girl.

Stella

I can’t believe you’re joking about it already. But it does make me less worried about you if you’re back to your typical mid-level humor.

Lettie

Bless your heart.

Stella

Rude.

Lettie

I know.

Stella

Do you know what caused the panic attack? Or was it totally random?

Lettie

Oh I know what caused it.

Stella

Talk about it later or now?

Lettie

Option C — both.

Stella

Go for it. I’ve got my popcorn ready.

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