She hiccupped, ―no.‖ she said uncertainly. He gave her an adoring smile at her tone that literally pulled at her heart.
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―Okay.‖ She said weakly.
―Hey, I won‘t abandon you and neither will Luke.You have family that love you button.‖ She nodded and he pulled her into his arms again just as Luke came back in and mouthed the words ‗how is she?‘, Max just shook his head and mouthed back
‗not good‘.
―Lily the doctor is coming back in to speak to all of us.‖
Just then his phone rang, and he pulled it out, ―It‘s Nance.‖ And he turned away just as Doctor Chang entered.
She looked at Luke who was on the phone then held out her hand and introduced herself.
Max took her hand but kept his other wrapped tightly around Lily, ―I‘m Max King, Lily‘s fiancé.‖
That brought Lily‘s head up abruptly and she looked back and forth at Luke and Max, neither one of them looked at her.
―What did Nancy say?‖ Max asked Luke.
―Doctor Jenson.‖ He answered.
Doctor Chang looked back and forth at the both of them recognizing the name, ―Wow, you two move quickly.‖
‗I‘d like a referral to him.‖ Max said.
―I was actually going to suggest it Mr. King.‖ She said opening the folder she had and pulled out the lab results. ―I had them double checked as Mr. Shayne asked, but they‘re not good.
I‘ll phone Doctor Jenson and set up surgery for a biopsy.‖
―No—―
―Max?‖ Luke started but he held up his hand.
―No biopsy. Take the lump. I‘m not wasting time finding out if it‘s benign or malignant. Take the whole damn thing, she‘s not going through two surgeries. Is that clear? You tell Jenson that if he gets rid of it, I‘ll fund his next research project and the amount of money he receives is based on her prognosis.‖
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Her eyes widened, that was a dream for any researcher.
She had meant to protest his request, but no smart physician would turn down such an offer, ―Mr. king this may be nothing—―
―I‘ll go somewhere else that complies with my wishes Doctor Chang.I‘m serious.When you contact Doctor Jenson, set up an appointment as soon as possible, and I‘ll discuss this with him.I know what it‘s like waiting around for surgery or between surgeries for results.If it‘s benign then it may be a pointless surgery but Lily won‘t have anything to worry about.‖
―All right Mr. King, I‘ll speak to Doctor Jenson.‖ She resigned knowing that it was better not to argue with him. She‘d dealt with plenty of determined families like this, but Max King had money and a reputation and she really didn‘t want to cross it.She recognized his name immediately when he introduced himself and from the way he was holding her young patient, she knew that he meant every word he said.
―come on Honey,‖ he said reaching for her clothing, ―You need to get dressed, you‘re going home.‖ He glanced up at the Doctor, ―I expect a call by this evening on those appointments Doctor Chang.‖
―I‘ll do my best.‖ She said as Max pulled the curtain to give Lily some privacy.
After the Doctor left Luke pulled Max aside, ―Thanks.‖
Max nodded, ―I should be thanking you for that phone call. I may look in control, but I‘m a fucking mess on the inside.‖
He whispered casting a glance over his shoulder at the curtain.
―My mother—―
―yes, I remember Max. Breast cancer. Look, I‘ll take her home, make her something to eat—―
―I‘m coming.‖ He interrupted, ―Luke, you know I love her more than my own life. I can‘t leave her even for a minute. I‘ll clear my schedule for the next few weeks.‖
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That way there‘s always someone with her, and someone taking care of business.‖
―I may not be able to hear what you two are saying, but I know it‘s about me, so stop it.‖ Came a voice from behind the curtain.
Max grinned.That sounded more like Lily.It even brought and expression of relief to Luke‘s face.―Sure honey,‖
Luke said.
Once at home Luke sent Lily to her room to get ready for bed while he went to the kitchen to make her some decaffeinated tea and a snack. Max followed him.
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