Ari shut her eyes for a second and tried to calm herself down. She could hear it in Josie's voice. She didn't want her to be scared or pity her. Ari wanted a friend and someone who could be strong with her, even if this was just a scare. Her face was still flushed as she spoke and looked back to Josie. "No, not yet. It's been growing, Josie." The words made her want to vomit right there on the spot but Ari choked back the bile. "There are a few, actually." Her eyes started to brim with tears almost immediately, despite her efforts.