“I wanted to be sure first,” she said. “I didn’t want to offer something I couldn’t actually give.” A long pause stretched between them. Then he reached out, took her hand, and held it tight. “That’s… I don’t even know what to say.”
She nodded, trying not to cry. “Then don’t. Just get better.” But Aiden hesitated. “I know it’s a lot to ask,” he said, lowering his voice, “but… would you mind if we did the surgery at a different hospital? Somewhere across town?” She frowned. “Why?”