Shortly after leaving the Aicker residence, Andrew received a call from Lauren. She asked, "Dr. Lloyd, have you heard about Mr. Thatcher's critical condition?"

Andrew was not surprised and replied, "I warned before that his condition was serious, but no one listened, so there wasn't much I could do."

Lauren let out a bitter laugh. "Dr. Lloyd, Mr. Thatcher is Jayrodale's mayor. Would you consider helping him?"

"I'm not in the mood right now," Andrew declined. "Besides, as the mayor, he'll