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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. She may gain enough wellness and strength in the coming weeks..."

may go downhill as well..." I read between the lines. "I'll talk

have some hesitation. I know you'd do anything for

never been a fan of Jayden and I

will she feel the same about her grandchild and want to help if

I can help.

you already have." Maybe Judy is more human than she wants everyone to know. She has the same weakness that I do. She'd do anything for her kid. I just need to tap

and I intend to have her well

friends close and your enemies

surprising. To what do I owe the pleasure? Judy says as she walks to the door her

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"I need your help."

is just full of surprises.

the reception room. "We'll have tea and a cheese platter." Judy orders her staff and they scatter to follow instructions. "I guess you've heard our good news? Jayden is to be

carefully. "You mentioned you needed my

try and fix a heart defect she was born with. I've been In the Brennan Wing with

know Jayden has the Brennan

She already knows what I'm here for. I can

breath and wish I'd brought Phillip or Jayden. But I need

is

rare genetic marker. We're looking for a match so she can undergo her operations without further risk of complications. It may not save her life but it will give us the best chance of not needing a heart transplant." I let the words flow so

Jayden know this is his

the genetic marker. I'm here to ask you, as a mother, to please get your

Judy pours from a fine china teapot into a matching cup and saucer. Her

to cream and

Will you do this for me, for us?

gives me a cold smile. Maybe this was a

that Phillip

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