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Alina's Steady Hands

Author: Calai
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The ICU hallway was quiet, broken only by the soft hum of monitors inside. Sebastian waited outside, eyes on the door. He had already sent Milton and the courier, taking every step to ensure the rare reagent reached Charlotte without delay. Now all that was left was to wait.

Downstairs at the hospital entrance, Milton and the courier rushed in, carrying a secure cooler and clearance papers. Milton’s face was tense but controlled, his movements precise. Regina and the nurses met them immediately, confirming the paperwork and checking the cooler’s seal. Every motion was swift, exact and focused on getting the contents to the sterile room safely.

The nurses carefully carried the cooler to Alina’s prepared area. She checked the reagent one last time before it was moved into the sterile zone. Her instructions were calm, clear, and precise, keeping the team focused and the process steady.

Sebastian stayed in the hallway, his phone in hand, monitoring communications and giving directions as
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