Diamond Bay by Linda Howard5/25/2023 "Why not now? If you don't snap out of this you're not going to be in any shape to do what needs doing." "Really? When were you put in charge of the world? I must have missed the headlines." Jane came to stand beside him, slipping her hand into his bigger one and squeezing it comfortingly. Kell nodded and shook the doctor's hand then he stood rigidly, unable to relax even now. I'll have a nurse come for you when they get her moved." I don't think that kidney's going to start bleeding again, but if it does, I want her there. I'm going to keep her in ICU overnight, but it's just precautionary. Barring complications, I don't see any reason she won't be home in about a week." The relief was so great that all he could do was croak, "When can I see her?" I had doubts about saving the kidney, but there was less damage than I'd anticipated. She lost a lot of blood, but we got some back in her, and her condition is stabilizing. He straightened away from the wall, his entire body taut. Every minute had meant the loss of more blood for her. Kell had identified himself as Rachel's husband and signed the release forms for her to be treated to speed things up. The surgeon entered the waiting room, his lined face tired.
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