I pulled away from her embrace and stood up, my back turned towards her. I wiped away the stray tears that had fallen down my face and tried to compose myself. But the memories kept flooding back, and I couldn't stop myself from speaking.

"I called 911 after the accident," I said. "But in that moment, I couldn't believe that they were gone forever. I was sure that they would be saved. That's what doctors are for, right?"

I turned to Jasamina, who was still crying softly, and ...