Several hours later, one of the operating room doors swings open, and one of the surgeons, still wearing his surgical cap with his mask pulled down, walks toward the group waiting in the lobby. The hurried sound of his footsteps makes everyone rise at once. Andrea's heart races, and Henri feels his palms grow damp. The doctor stops in front of them, exhaustion etched across his face, his eyes carrying the burden of a man who has just fought the impossible.

The doctor takes a deep breath before