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Angel wanted to hit so, punch his fist into a solid brick wall and feel the familiar pain radiate up his are”

“It’s not that easy, Mr DeMarco The dae done by this last episode is too extensive I’ve spoken to Chris Allenford at St Joe’s, and he concurs that repair isn’t a viable option”

Dae Too extensive

Bad words, very bad words

“Are you tellingto save me?”

“No I’ery isn’t an option It’s too late for that You need a new heart”

“No You don’t mean …”

’Transplant”

For a split second Angel couldn’t breathe Ice-cold fear stabbed deep, deep in his heart “Jesus,” he said on a breath “Jesus …”

Transplant A new heart Someone else’s heart in his chest A dead person’s heart Beating, beating

He stared at Gerlaine, trying to sound normal, unafraid He forced a weak smile “No way I don’t even buy used cars”

“This is no joke, Mr DeMarco Your heart disease is in end stage, and that is

as bad as it sounds You’re going to die unless you receive a healthy heart We’ll put you on the transplant list and hope a donor is found in time”

A donor Angel thought for a second he ive me a life as what—Frankenstein’s pet project?”

“It’s a surgery, Mr DeMarco, not unlike other surgeries There’ll be guidelines, of course, restrictions on activity and diet, but with a few lifestyle changes…”