Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Morris's fingers were long and graceful, almost like ivory, while Nathalie's hands were fair and perfectly

proportioned. Morris gently rested his hand on Nathalie's palm, like a soft creature finding comfort in its nest.

Nathalie meticulously trimmed each nail and then polished them one by one. The atmosphere was undeniably

cozy, but Nathalie's next words threw Morris into a whirlwind of anxiety.

"Nathan, it's getting late. We should head to the clinic for our check-up."

Morris hesitated for a moment, and Nathalie looked up at him expectantly.

With a hint of reluctance, Morris replied, "Alright."

At the clinic, Nathalie and Morris arrived, and the nurse at the blood test station informed them, "You've had

breakfast, so we can't do the liver and kidney function tests today."

Morris seemed relieved, "Well, Nathalie, maybe we can come back another time."

But Nathalie, ever upbeat, said, "We might not be able to do the blood tests, but let's go ahead with the other

exams."

So, Nathalie guided Morris through a series of tests: a CT scan, MRI, ultrasound, C14 breath test, routine

physical, and an ECG...

During the ECG, Morris was immensely relieved that the clinic had separate sections for men and women,

a weight lift

do you ever experience any discomfort with your heart?"

sharing some preliminary results.

"Yes," Morris admitted.

show some irregularities. Please take

want to stop the examination. Please don't issue the

surprised,

health. I

nodded in

already know the results. I've paid for the tests, but I just don't want the report issued.

hope you understand."

and since you're trying to protect

you," Morris said,

tests, Morris waited in the lobby for Nathalie to

hour later, Nathalie joined

"Nathalie," Morris called softly.

shook off her thoughts

"Nathan, we'll get

week.

mentioned a few anomalies.

face turned pale, and he gripped Nathalie's hand, "Nathalie, did your report show

his concern, Nathalie

"It's

a few nodules.

to be monitored."