"…it will continue to worsen until an organ is found. I pray we find one in time."
Chapter 21
In the days that followed, Lucas continued to visibly deteriorate. Karen had been tested as a donor, but had not been a match. Dan, with his heart problems, would be ineligible. Keith, too, was not a match. It seemed they would have to wait on a cadaver.
"Dr. Li," Nathan said, catching the man alone in the hallway. "Dr. Li, I want to be tested. Lucas is my half-brother. Maybe I can help."
"Young Mr. Scott, you are a minor, and I cannot test you without your parents' consent," Dr. Li said. "I appreciate your sentiment. I am sorry." He started down the hall.
"Dr. Li wait!" Nathan said. "I'm a minor, but I've been legally emancipated. I have adult standing in court, why not in a hospital."
Dr. Li thought for a moment. "I suppose I could test you. But do not get your hopes up. Come down to the third floor, and I will order the tests."
The next morning, the results were in. Nathan was a perfect match.