Maya-maya ay biglang bumukas ang pinto ng pre-op area. Lumabas ang isang nurse.
“Family of Ashton po? We’re about to start the procedure.”
Tumayo agad si Millerd. Sumunod si Jannie. Ako… hindi ko alam kung may karapatan ba akong tumayo kasama nila. Pero tumayo pa rin ako.
“I’m his twin.” Agad na saad ni Millerd.
“The orthopedic team has reviewed the X-ray,” sabi ng doctor na kasunod na lumabas ng nurse. “There is a mid-shaft tibial fracture with displacement. Fibula appears to have a hairline fracture as well, but primary concern is the tibia.”
Parang bumigat lalo ang hangin.
“We will proceed with intramedullary nailing. The estimated time is two to three hours. There are risks such as infection, compartment syndrome, delayed union, but overall prognosis for young athletes is good.”
