I threw my arms around Claire and held her tightly, feeling her tremble in my embrace."Thank you, Sebastian…""It's alright. It will be alright," I said.I called Metis as our car sped toward the hospital.The call connected almost instantly."Hello?" Her smooth, calm voice came through the line."It's me, Dr. Fay. There's trouble, and I need your help," I began. "A friend's grandmother is suffering from cardiac failure. She's lost consciousness, spat blood, and hasn't regained it. We're on our way to Unity Hospital now. Can you help us treat her?""I'll do my best," Metis replied solemnly. "Give me her room number, and I'll rush over. As for whether my expertise can help… I need to examine her personally to know for sure."The call ended.-Metis ignored the long line of patients waiting outside her clinic and got into her car.Predictably, her patients were not happy."Dr. Fay? What gives? Why is the clinic closed all of a sudden?""It's about to be my turn! Don't go!"
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