Chapter 42
Michael and Ceinwen learned Jianjun was still in the ICU after having had surgery, but they were able to talk to the doctor who performed it. He had repaired most of the bone, muscle, and nerve damage, and expected there would be little if any lasting damage to Jianjun. But the blood loss had weakened him, and his left side was going to be stiff and painful for some time to come.
He wasn't able to see non-family visitors until the next morning.
“I’m not leaving Salmon until I talk to Jianjun,” Michael said.
Ceinwen saw his heartbreak over his friend. “Of course,” she murmured. “Should you call his wife and let her know what’s happened?”
Michael thought a moment. “I’ll let Jianjun do that. But there is someone I should call.”
They left and ate breakfast at the coffee shop n
