As the weeks go by and Phillip is still out sick, his clients at the Oasis begin to gossip about his precarious health condition, but Gloria will not allow any speculation about his future and is quick to remind everyone that Phillip is still an employee and that they cannot catch AIDS by Phillip styling their hair. Phillip has admitted to Gloria that he has been HIV positive for three years, and she is pained to hear about his current suffering both physically and financially. Gloria sends Phillip extra money when she can and has taken on his clients resulting in her work schedule and stress level both on overload. Gloria's emotional and physical fatigue prompt her to think about selling the salon, but she decides to wait a little while.....
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