Megan and Tina got to the hospital first thing in the morning. Megan noticed the familiar lump pushing the sheet up and blocked the view from Tina, asking her to go get them a cup of tea. Megan knew Martin’s spirit was with Anthony, and she grinned as she leaned down to put her lips near her brother’s ear.
“Behave yourself, you horny devil. Our parents will be here any time now, and we don’t want to shock them.”
Megan saw the gurney in the room, as well as an assortment of other equipment. Dr. Edwards explained some of what would happen. They would remove the breathing tube first. The defibrillator would be deactivated, so if Martin’s heart stopped, an automatic shock would not be delivered. He would be assessed until cardiac death was imminent, at which time he would be rushed to an ope
