Zach insisted on feeding Madelyn a spoonful of chicken soup, but the moment it entered her stomach, she felt a painful churn. Bent over the edge of the bed, she vomited violently, expelling the contents of her empty stomach, mostly stomach acid that left a bitter taste in her mouth.

Still feeling nauseous, Madelyn attempted to get out of bed, and Zach, anticipating her needs, gently lifted her around the waist and carried her to the bathroom.

Hunched over the toilet, Madelyn continued to retch