36 Blood is Thicker Than Water

(Winona)

“Dr. Green. Thanks for stopping by. A call would have sufficed.” I say as I shake the hand that my daughter’s life depends on.

“No, I prefer to discuss this in person.”

“Is everything okay with Abby?”

“For now, yes. She’s showing strong recovery signs. Her operation is scheduled for Monday morning.”

“That soon?” It’s Friday now.

“She’s strong enough. But Jayden Brennan was not a match. We won;t proceed Monday if I don’t have a blood stock for her.”

My heart sinks at that news. “No other prospects for donation?” I ask hopefully.

“Not as yet, no. I do believe you have one other blood relative you can ask. Judy Brennan?”

“Yes.” I hesitate because I don’t want my daughter’s life in her hands.

“Winona, I can’t operate that soon unless we have the blood. The risk of reinfection and rejection is too high. Abby might not get through recovery.”

“But if she doesn’t have the operation on Monday?”

“The deterioration in the walls of her heart will continue. We have bought her some time.