88: Sudden Intervention

Sherry and Russell were preparing to go on a mountain trekking organized by the resort when suddenly, the latter received a call from his mother.

"Hello, son, come home immediately!" his mother said.

"Mom, calm down. Did something bad happen?" he asked apprehensively.

"Yes. Your father collapsed in the bathroom one hour ago. We rushed him to the hospital, and until now, he's still inside the emergency room. His condition is critical; he's under observation. The doctors are trying their best to revive him. Please come home immediately, son! We are told by the doctors that if your father can't wake up within 24 hours, he won't make it; he will die. Come home now!" Russell's mother explained in a hysterical tone.

"Copy, Mom. I'll go home right away," Russell assured her.

"Bye, son." Russell's mother ended the phone call at her end.

Sherry noticed the worried expression on Russell's face. She heard bits and pieces of the phone conversation betwe