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That brought Lily‘s head up abruptly and she looked back

and forth at Luke and Max, neither one of them looked at her.

―What did Nancy say?‖ Max asked Luke.

―Doctor Jenson.‖ He answered.

Doctor Chang looked back and forth at the both of them

recognizing the name, ―Wow, you two move quickly.‖

‗I‘d like a referral to him.‖ Max said.



―I was actually going to suggest it Mr. King.‖ She said

opening the folder she had and pulled out the lab results. ―I had

them double checked as Mr. Shayne asked, but they‘re not good.

I‘ll phone Doctor Jenson and set up surgery for a biopsy.‖

―No—―

―Max?‖ Luke started but he held up his hand.

―No biopsy. Take the lump. I‘m not wasting time finding

out if it‘s benign or malignant. Take the whole damn thing, she‘s

not going through two surgeries. Is that clear? You tell Jenson

that if he gets rid of it, I‘ll fund his next research project and the

amount of money he receives is based on her prognosis.‖

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Her eyes widened, that was a dream for any researcher.

She had meant to protest his request, but no smart physician

would turn down such an offer, ―Mr. king this may be nothing—―

―I‘ll go somewhere else that complies with my wishes

Doctor Chang. I‘m serious. When you contact Doctor Jenson,

set up an appointment as soon as possible, and I‘ll discuss this

with him. I know what it‘s like waiting around for surgery or

between surgeries for results. If it‘s benign then it may be a

pointless surgery but Lily won‘t have anything to worry about.‖

―All right Mr. King, I‘ll speak to Doctor Jenson.‖ She

resigned knowing that it was better not to argue with him. She‘d

dealt with plenty of determined families like this, but Max King

had money and a reputation and she really didn‘t want to cross

it. She recognized his name immediately when he introduced

himself and from the way he was holding her young patient, she

knew that he meant every word he said.

―come on Honey,‖ he said reaching for her clothing, ―You

need to get dressed, you‘re going home.‖ He glanced up at the

Doctor, ―I expect a call by this evening on those appointments

Doctor Chang.‖

―I‘ll do my best.‖ She said as Max pulled the curtain to

give Lily some privacy.

After the Doctor left Luke pulled Max aside, ―Thanks.‖

Max nodded, ―I should be thanking you for that phone

call. I may look in control, but I‘m a fucking mess on the inside.‖

He whispered casting a glance over his shoulder at the curtain.

―My mother—―

―yes, I remember Max. Breast cancer. Look, I‘ll take her

home, make her something to eat—―

―I‘m coming.‖ He interrupted, ―Luke, you know I love her

more than my own life. I can‘t leave her even for a minute. I‘ll

clear my schedule for the next few weeks.‖

Luke saw the anguish in his friend‘s face, and finally

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nodded, ―Okay. I‘m not going to be greedy and demand that she

spend every second with me, but we‘re not going to smother her

either even though we‘re both dying to do it. So we‘ll take turns.

That way there‘s always someone with her, and someone taking

care of business.‖

―I may not be able to hear what you two are saying, but I

know it‘s about me, so stop it.‖ Came a voice from behind the

curtain.

Max grinned. That sounded more like Lily. It even

brought and expression of relief to Luke‘s face. ―Sure honey,‖

Luke said.



Once at home Luke sent Lily to her room to get ready for

bed while he went to the kitchen to make her some decaffeinated

tea and a snack. Max followed him.

―You‘ll have to manage in my absence,‖ he told Luke.

―I‘m going to be spending a lot of time here.‖

―No problem.‖ He said without turning around as he

filled the kettle, ―We can balance things out together.‖

―I‘m staying the night to.‖ Luke stilled, set down the

kettle and turned to face his friend.

―With Lily.‖ Max said.

―Max, she‘s my baby sister.‖

―Yeah, and she‘s my future wife.‖ He countered. ―You

already know how I feel about her.‖ He paused swallowing hard,

―If this is serious, I don‘t want to miss out for a moment. You

have to admit, she‘s more mature than her age, and she‘s a big

girl. She can make her own decisions.‖

―I‘ve seen the way she looks at you; she wouldn‘t deny you

anything Max. This is my concern and she has enough to worry

about.‖

―Something the three of us will take on together, but I‘m

not leaving.‖ He said just as his phone rang. It was Doctor