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“I want you to take a peek out your window.”
He leans over and parts the shutters between his fingers. “What am I looking at?”
“The boy in the chair? That’s my son…your grandchild. Otto Stratton. Twelve years old and the best kid in the world.”
Those blue eyes turn to me. “If you want money…”
Anger lashes through me, rising up like bile, and it takes everything within me to contain it. “I don’t want your money. We’ve been doing just fine on our own.” I take in a small sip of breath. Controlled. “Otto is sick. He has been for a while now.”
Mr. King steeples his fingers together. “I’m sorry to hear that.”
“No. You’re not. Trust me, I wouldn’t be here if I had any other options.” I’m sweating. I’m shaking. But I can’t stop now. Not when I’m so close to what I want. “I want you to admit him. Here. He deserves the best care.”
Mr. King leans back in his chair. He takes his time, now that our seesawing power play has swung his way momentarily. “And if I say no?” he asks.
“Then I tell my story to all of Jason’s new friends and fans.” Now my trump card, I pull out my phone and turn it to face Mr. King. I click the thumbnail, and the video plays.
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The Video
Title: The Dr. Mazie Show, Season 10, Episode 9.
Air Date: September 19, 2018.
Episode Description: DR. MAZIE shares the uplifting tale of SUSAN CHRISSY, a mother of five adopted children and a heart transplant recipient. They are joined by Susan's doctor, DR. JASON KING of the Lighthouse Medical Center, to discuss the surgery and importance of post-operation health.
DR. MAZIE
--It's remarkable, it really is remarkable, what you were able to do for Susan.
DR. JASON KING
Yeah, well, we're fortunate enough at Lighthouse Medical to have access to cutting-edge equipment and some of the best doctors in the state.
DR. MAZIE
You included. You were named one of the top surgeons in the Northeast in Harper's Medical, alongside a few brilliant surgeons who are twice your age. How does that feel?
DR. JASON KING
Lucky. I feel really grateful.
DR. MAZIE
But that's not the only list...hold on, I think we have a picture here...you also ranked #1 in Pelican Weekly's top hottest doctors.
DR. JASON KING
(Laughing) Oh God.
DR. MAZIE
Curious minds want to know more about the great Dr. Jason King. What do you do when you're not healing wonderful people like our Susan?
DR. JASON KING
Oh, uh, recently? Working, mostly. I just took a break, kinda--
