Hypothetical Questions

[MtDon]

I agree with the $5 million, but not the $1,000 - if the loved one is awake and aware.

The main aspect of my reasoning to take the $5 million is that I've had time with them throughout our relationship and one day won't make that much difference. In the normal situation, the loved one will not be alone. He or she will have other loved ones and/or caregivers with them. Though, if I am very close to them and they would like me to be there, it would be a more difficult decision. But $5 million is a lot of money. And, most of my family would understand my decision.

At first thought, it seems rather heartless not to fore go money to be with someone their last 24 hours. But, there are lots of times when people can not be with dying loved ones, for many reasons and it's okay. Very often, probably usually, you don't know when someone you love is going to die within a day. So not being with a loved one their last 24 hours is a common and natural occurence.