ARIEL POV "Alright, doctor, how much does a pint of blood cost, considering the urgency in Sarah's case?" Alan asked. I'm afraid we're in the midst of the worst shortage of B positive blood, an unprecedented problem, which seriously limits our options in the treatment of Sarah, Dr. Hernandez told Mr. Alan. "But where can we ever find the essential blood around this place we barely know, with each passing minute crucial?" I asked. Unfortunately, you may have to procure it from another hospital, which brings in a lot of logistical difficulties, Dr. Hernandez suggested. "But doctor, doesn't your hospital need to have enough blood in its reserves, at least in cases of emergency such as Sarah's?" I further pursued. Dr. Hernandez nodded sympathetically to indicate that my concern was vali

