I put down the phone, trying to believe that Ryan just went to the lounge to rest. After all, performing surgery was a big project, and he needed to conserve his energy.

I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself down. The bright lights of the hospital and the smell of disinfectant brought back the calmness a doctor should have. I couldn't panic. The relevant doctors and nurses were all making the final preparations for the surgery. Before they got flustered, I had ...