Chapter 35August 31, 2016
We make an appointment to see Dr. Mitchell and drive to the hospital. As soon as we arrive, we are escorted into his office and directed to his two visitor chairs. Five minutes later he appears at the door in his trademark blue operating gear, peeling the blue hat from his head.
He walks in extending a hand and says, “So sorry for the delay.” He walks around his desk to his chair and sits; then he waits for one of us to speak.
“We are going to follow your advice, Dr. Mitchell,” I say in a pained voice.
He looks at Lisa, and she nods. “I know how hard this is,” he replies. “I am so sorry it couldn't have been different.”
We nod but do not find any other words.
“Do you want to spend some time with him?”
We both nod. “I need a medical team assembled, so unless
