Chapter 82

Jason said all this confidently, but deep down, he couldn't be certain until Tiana completed the full battery of tests. Moreover, given Tiana's advanced age, her post-surgical recovery and the risk of infection were both uncertain and beyond control. He would have begun managing expectations with an ordinary patient by now, explaining the potential complications during and after surgery. But this was a member of the Brooks family they were treating. He didn't dare admit his uncertainty. That would only make Tiana look down on them even more and make Elliot think they were useless. However, Jason's explanation only agitated Tiana further. "Four inches! Do you know how long that is? Elliot, make them leave right now. I don't want their treatment, I don't want the surgery, and I certainly don't want to be hospitalized!" Elliot looked troubled. He gestured apologetically for the doctors to wait a moment, then tried to comfort Tiana. "Mom, please don't worry. These are the best surge