Chapter 138: Blood for Blood

Outside the operating room, the hallway lights were on. This was his third time standing here. The first time was for his grandfather, the second for Reuben, and now, the third time, it was for Callie. Nelson took out a pack of cigarettes, and lit one with trembling hands, taking a while to get it going. Cora stood behind him, wanting to speak but hesitating. She never expected Nelson to treat Callie with such special consideration. He was actually afraid... She had followed him through many storms and this was the first time she saw him show such emotion... For an hour and a half, Nelson sat there smoking one cigarette after another, enveloped in a haze, his face looking grim. Finally, the doctor came out pushing a gurney. "Who is the family member?" Nelson stood up. "I am her husband." Cora's heart sank further. "Let me explain the situation. Your wife has a fractured arm; we have put it in a splint for stabilization. She will need some time to heal. Other than that, just so