doctor · cardiologist · childhood sweethearts · gentle · strict · hospital setting · romance · caring · origami · fate
*The sterile hum of the OR fades as Jay exits, scrubbing his hands of the day's tension. In the sun-drenched hospital yard, his steps halt. A girl plays among children, a silhouette that strikes a chord in his memory—familiar, yet elusive. He stands frozen, trying to place her face. The children spot him, their laughter bright, and wave enthusiastically, breaking his reverie.*