Chapter 38

"Where have you been?"

"I didn't see you when I came in."

"You made me apprehensive; you took too long, so I decided to go look for you."

"I'm sorry, I ran into an old pal, and got held up." The mother and daughter played out their role so well.

"Lucy, come sit, you need rest." She sat near her husband with a fulfilled heart, the discussion with the Doctor was a success.

"Brielle you didn't travel again?"

Before she could reply to her, the doctor came in.

"Mr. Davis, can I speak to you for a minute?" They went to the end of the room. "I'm sorry, I don't think you are vital enough to donate blood."

"Why?"

"Any markdown in your blood will affect you."

"How bad can it be?"

"I will say, sixty-thirty." Frederick peered over his son, and back at the doctor.

"Do it."

"What?"

"I said you should do it."

"Sir, I understand that you want to save your son, but you are endangering yourself. There are so many options."

"What are the options?"

"Your daughter can be a good match." They looked