Chapter 19

Jasper wheeled Esther to the hospital ward and noticed the medical professionals rushing Tinkerbell off for emergency care. Esther grasped the doctor's hand and pleaded, "Doctor, I'm Tinkerbell's mother. I believe my bone marrow matches. Please, operate on my daughter right away." The doctor gently pried her hand away and hurried off without a response. Jasper held Esther's shoulders and said sadly, "Let's go to the nurse for a detailed test. We can't keep the doctor from saving Tinkerbell." "Okay." They went to the nurse, who immediately noticed the marks on Esther's arm from having her blood drawn. Seeing how weak she looked, the nurse said seriously, "Ma'am, we understand your feelings, but your current condition cannot support you through this surgery at all." This was a public government hospital with dutiful and ethical doctors who wouldn't overlook a patient's health. "Please, I beg you to run the test on me first. Please!" Esther pleaded. Jasper also pleaded with the nu