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‘I’ve never had an anaesthetic,’ she said

‘As with any operation under a general anaesthetic, there are risks,’ Theo explained, ‘but I’ll get the anaesthetist to come and have a chat with you and you’ll be able to ask her any questions And if there’s anything else you want to know, Maddie and I are here’

‘And there are support groups that can help when you go hoet the numbers for you You’ll be able to talk to otherand who can reassure you that they went on to have a healthy baby I know right now this is scary becauseto remember is that it isn’t your fault It could happen to anyone’

Mrs Scott sed hard ‘I just wish it hadn’t happened to us’

‘Will Denise have to stay in?’ Mr Scott asked

Theo shook his head ‘There’s no reason why you can’t go hoether afterwards I would advise you to take at least tomorrow off work, Mrs Scott, and maybe a day or two after—just see how you feel, and be kind to yourself And do talk to people about how you’re feeling rather than bottling it up’

Theo was telling sos up?

Madison caught his eye briefly, and saw the wry recognition in his gaze—he’d clearly guessed what she was thinking Definitely a case of pots and kettles

‘We’ll send the anaesthetist through to you now,’ Theo said ‘And we’ll see you in Theatre Try not to worry,’ he added gently

When he and Madison had left the consulting room, he turned to her ‘Do you want to assist?’

‘Is this part of your job enrich?’

He nodded ‘Which isn’tcruel and heartless, by the way This is a horrible situation and we need to get soht into another specialty, that’s a good thing’

‘In other words, if life gives you lemons, make lemonade’