O positive. Universal donor for kidneys, she thought. The idea formed quietly, without announcement. She didn’t tell him right away. But it settled like a seed—heavy, still, and growing.
Maya called the transplant coordinator from her car after morning practice. Her voice barely wavered as she gave her name and explained the situation. “I’m not sure yet,” she said. “I just want to know if I could be a match.” The nurse asked a few questions, then scheduled the labs.