Chapter 5 - Pushing Past The Hospital Guards
Dr. Harrison let out a heavy sigh, turning back toward the swinging doors as the emergency alarms continued to chime softly.
“Listen to me closely, Mr. Vance; Elena is in cardiac arrest induced by severe peripartum cardiomyopathy,” the surgeon stated gravely.
“She is thirty-four weeks pregnant, and her heart cannot sustain both her oxygen demand and the baby’s development,” he continued.
“Then perform an emergency delivery and save them both,” I commanded, stepping forward to follow him through the threshold.
Two armed hospital security guards immediately crossed their arms, stepping in front of me to block the sterile corridor entrance.
“Sir, unauthorized personnel are strictly prohibited beyond this point without proper family authorization badges,” the lead guard warned.
I didn't raise my voice, nor did I blink as I stared the guard down with the chilling composure of a apex predator.
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“Look at my lapel pin, son,” I murmured, pointing subtly to the small silver crest pinned to my suit jacket.
The guard glanced down, and the color instantly drained from his face as he recognized the private endowment seal of Northwestern Hospital.
