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Chapter 39

Author: Gregory Ellington
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Olivia

"Well," Ethan said finally, "I guess lunch can wait."

I let out a startled laugh, more from nerves than humor. "Only you would joke at a time like this."

"Someone has to," he shrugged, but I could see the fear in his eyes.

Mom stood up, straightening her shoulders. "Let's go see your father. We need to tell him what's happening."

Dad took the news with surprising calm. "So I get to be Frankenstein," he joked weakly. "Do I get cool scars to show off?"

"Only you would be excited about scars," Mom said, shaking her head.

"Hey, I need something to impress the ladies at bingo night," he winked.

"Dad!" I exclaimed, but I was smiling despite myself.

A nurse came in to start prepping him for surgery, and we were asked to wait in the family lounge. The hours stretched endlessly. I picked at the sandwich Ethan had brought but couldn't manage more than a few bites.

Around three o'clock, my phone buzzed with a text from Alexander.

"How's your father? Surgery is scheduled for 4pm.
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