The hospital administration moved with the frantic efficiency that only the truly powerful can command. As soon as the discharge papers were finalized and the mountain of logistical paperwork vanished under the weight of a few high-level phone calls, the atmosphere on the rooftop shifted. The air began to vibrate, a low-frequency thrumming that rattled windowpanes and sent a tremor through the foundation of the building. Then, like a bird of prey, a massive helicopter descended, its silhouette cutting a sharp line against the sky before touching down with practiced precision on the designated pad.
The medical transport team didn't waste a heartbeat. Emily Sunford’s mother was swiftly secured onto a specialized gurney, looking even smaller under the watchful eyes of the paramedics. Within
