The patient's wife sat clutching a rosary, her eyes red and swollen.

etings. He didn't know why. He told himself it was a business decision. The woman he had j

ng confusion kept him

The bone flap was removed, exposing the dura. The hematom

or," Kai

uated the clot, controlling the bleeding with precise bursts of bipolar ene

s," Kai

one was replaced, the skin closed. The patient's

e," Kailey

ub nurse wiped a tear from her eye. Tessa let

er surgical cap, letting her hair fall loose.

room. The wife jumped to her

emoved the clot and relieved the pressure. He's

r son's arms. The son looked at Kailey, his face a ma

red. "I was scared. Th

nce. "Take care

rned t

r. The harsh hospital light illuminated her face. He saw

e'd bought and discarded. Now, seeing her alive with purpos

respect. It was a warning that his controlled world had

Velasquez! What a triumph! Dr. Randall is truly a

ed forward, intercepting Kaile

ndall,"

here was no fear, no awe, no resentment

squez," s

ht to the point. "A person very important to me ne

request. It

d her for two years was now standing in front of her, asking f

o see the fi

our office," Jack said.

tail falling into step behind him. Kailey