Dr. Rogers entered the room. Nigel, and Ralphie was sitting next to Ellen. Natasha, and John sat nearby. Cassidy, and Milo were sitting on an unoccupied bed. “I’m afraid the accident caused several internal injuries, including a collapsed lung. We cannot stop the internal bleeding, so we have no choice but to operate,” Dr. Rogers said.
Ralphie’s lower lip quivered. He was on the verge of tears. Natasha did her best to comfort him.
“Since Ellen is unconscious, and her children are minors, I need you to sign the paperwork,” Dr. Rogers said, looking at Natasha.
“Of course.”
“I don’t have your name written anywhere.”
“It’s Gretchen—Gretchen Appleton,” Natasha blurted. John Appleton raised an eyebrow. Dr. Rogers handed her the paperwork to sign.
“We will prep Ellen for immediate surgery.
