Synopsis

They waited, a taut silence stretching between them, for news of David. He had been struck by a car, and now lay in the hands of emergency doctors. Dr. Karl worked with focused urgency, administering adrenaline and delivering shocks to restart David’s heart. Finally, after what felt like an eternity, the team achieved resuscitation. Karl turned to Paul and Aaron, his expression grave. "He's stable now," he said, "but we are not out of the woods. Further complications are possible."