Reluctant Awakening

Meanwhile, back in Veridian, Dominic's ward was under heavy guard. Two bodyguards stood at the door, four were stationed by the elevators, and another two were posted at the stairwell. It was like the whole place was locked down.

Mateo rushed in from abroad overnight, jet-lagged and all, and they finished the surgery together.

Afterward, Mateo peeled off his scrubs and walked out, looking complete