Having to buy yet another sympathy card

My best friend back in Kansas called me during the day last week, which he hardly ever does. Usually, when we talk on the phone, it’s at night, since we’re both working during the day.
So when I noticed he was calling, I wondered what it might be. Usually, when he calls during the day it’s because he has some funny story to tell, or some breaking story to share.
This time it was bad…