There was another silence. “How many years of law school have you had?”
“None. I’m just starting.” “But you expect to be able to pay me back?”
“I swear it.” “Get the hell out.” When David got home, he was certain
he was going to be picked up by the police for kidnapping, threatening bodily harm, God only knew what.
But nothing happened. The question in his mind was whether Dr. Patterson was going to show up at the hospital.
When David walked into the intensive care ward the next morning, Dr. Patterson was there, examining David’s mother.
David watched, his heart pounding, his throat dry. Dr. Patterson turned to one of a group of doctors standing there.
“Get her up to the operating room, Al. Stat!” As they started to slide David’s mother onto a gurney,
David said hoarsely, “Is she—?” “We’ll see.” Six hours later, David was in the waiting room when Dr. Patterson approached him.
David jumped to his feet. “How is—?” He was afraid to finish the question.
“She’s going to be fine. Your mother’s a strong lady.” David stood there, filled with an overpowering sense of relief.
He breathed a silent prayer. Thank you, God. Dr. Patterson was watching him.
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