Final answer:
Mom tells Steven that Jeffrey is dying and didn't get a chance to tell their mother before he went to the hospital.
Step-by-step explanation:
Mom tells Steven that Jeffrey is dying and he didn't have a chance to tell their mother. He called her to say that he had a bad flu and was going to the hospital to rest for a few days, but he didn't know he was dying. This news is devastating for Steven and his family.