Damon's POV

Finally, the door of the operating room opened and I jumped to my feet. I almost collided with the doctor in my haste to get to him.

He chuckled at my impatience, used to the reactions of the waiting family members of his patients, but I could sense his weariness.

He seemed drained and somehow seeing me waiting sapped him of more energy.

“Mr. Bennett,” he began in a defeated voice.

I had a feeling that I wasn't going to like what he was about to say.

“Dr. Salmon,” I ...