Xander P.O.V
While we waited for additional information concerning Xavier, Leonardo and I sat on the sofa together. Fortunately, Carla had not yet stirred from her sound slumber; there is little question that her small body was too weary to deal with everything that had occurred. Leonardo came to the conclusion that it would be in everyone's best interest if they were unaware that Xavier had to undergo surgery once again. I did nothing except recline in my chair and look out towards the horizon. This tense waiting was going to be the cause of my long and painful death.
The good news is that the doctor came in while I was sitting there with my eyes closed and sending quiet prayers up to God. The doctor requested, "Mr. Cortez, might I perhaps have a word outside?" while directing his head
