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Dr Marcus removed his gloves wiping sweat from his forehead. He looked down at the young man on the table and then on the stiches on his stomach. He had never done something like this before in his life and didn't know how risky it was for the boy (maybe he did) but that was his least concern. His main priority was Rodney, a spy from neighbouring country and who had stolen very confidential information from military database. Again that was not his concern as he was getting highly paid for his job.

Military officers came to know about the stolen database and were almost successful in catching the criminal but Rodney escaped and hid himself in the hospital where he met Paul Marcus. The criminal offered a huge amount to the doctor who's loyalty melted within seconds and decided to betray his country and help the man.

Marcus removed his mask and stared coldly at his two junior doctors "If you tell anybody what I did to this boy then consider that day to be the last on this earth" he warned "Your money will be transferred into your accounts. Get out of this town and never show your face again. Am I clear?"

The two juniors nodded and walked away from the room. Marcus sighed and called two nurses "Prepare a room and shift the patient. I'll come check him in half an hour"

Marcus then rushed into his cabin and shut the door close. He breathed heavily thinking about what he had done. Will the boy survive after what he has done. If he was medically correct then the effects of his work should show after 24 hours and then the kid will have another 24 hours before his body will give out and he... dies. He could hear the commotion outside which meant the FBI people were hear for Rodney. He smirked feeling proud of himself. Without the proof FBI won't be able to claim any charges on Rodney and the said proof was very well safe with the boy. He composed himself and opened the door to talk to the boy's relative

OUTSIDE

"You should've seen him Matty...poor kid was in so much pain" Jack spoke into his cell while waiting for any news on Mac. He was informed by a doctor about Mac's appendix and how he needed to be operated immediately. The older agent was glad he was able to bring Mac in time

"For once I'm glad you've spidey senses" Matty smiled through the cell earning a chuckle from Jack "I'll ask the doctors when Mac can be shifted so we can bring him back to Phoenix"

"Don't rush Jack. I'm sure he's in good hands"

Jack nodded "Yeah" suddenly he saw atleast ten men some dressed in suits and some in uniform rush into the hospital. He frowned as they scattered around the place and started searching and inquiring few doctors "Hey something going on in here. I see men in suits and military uniform"

"They are there for Rodney Marvell"

"Who?"

"He's a spy. Very dangerous man who is on the run after stealing a confidential military info"

"How do you know about this?"

"Really Jack? You want me to answer that?" Matty rolled her eyes. Jack hummed and saw a man being dragged out of a room "I think I'm seeing him now"

"They found him?" Matty sounded surprised

"Is this Rodney guy say six feet tall blonde with dark eyes?"

"Yes that's him"

"Well he's an easy catch for a dangerous man as you say"

"Don't get involved Jack. The case does not belong to us"

Jack rubbed his face "I've no intention of getting involved Matty. Right now I only care about Mac. Hey I think it's Mac's doctor coming my way. I'll call you on a minute"

"Keep me informed. Our rest of the team should be back from London in two days from their undercover mission" Matty reminded

"Sure Boss" Jack hung up and saw Marcus walk towards him, missing the shared look between him and Rodney who was being taken away by the FBI. Jack pocketed his cell "How is Mac? Is he alright?"

Marcus nodded "He's fine Mr Dalton. The surgery was successful and he is responding well to our medicines" Jack sighed in relief "Thank you...Thank you so much"

"Well it's my duty. We're shifting him to a private room. If you want you can see him after twenty minutes"

Jack nodded "Yeah sure. Thanks again Doctor" Marcus smiled walking away to check on other patients.

SIX HOURS LATER

Jack read every newspaper and books including a grumpy owl that were kept on the table while Mac slept peacefully. He then decided to play games in his phone when a moan from the boy caught his attention. Jack quickly got up on his feet and pressed the button to let the doctors know their patient is awake "Mac?"

Mac slowly opened his eyes and saw worried eyes staring at him "Jack?" he spoke in sleepy voice "Wha.. happened?"

"You just gave me few more gray hair young man" Jack pulled a chair and sat down. Mac looked at him feeling confused when his stomach cramped in pain. His hand went to his middle "Aaaww.. .that hurts"

Jack slowly lifted Mac's hand off his stomach "Take it easy bud. You had an appendix operation"

"What?" Mac tried hard to remember but his mind was still fuzzy plus the pain was getting worse in his stomach "Jack...could you call someone...it's really starting to hurt badly"

Jack was on his feet, forehead creased with worry lines "That's weird. You shouldn't be in this much pain. They said everything went fine with the operation" he was about to leave the room when Dr Marcus entered

Marcus could see the blonde hair boy was already in pain and his heart started pounding. This should not happen so fast. He needed time until things got cool down. The doctor forced a smile and walked towards the bed "I see you're awake"

"He's still in pain doctor" Jack informed and moved out of the way. Mac was biting his lips as his head titled to his side. A gasp escaped from his mouth and hands fisted on the covers. Marcus quickly called out for a nurse who came running inside "Increase the dose of morphine and keep a close watch on him. I want an update on this patient every two hours" he instructed the nurse who nodded and injected Mac with a high dose of painkiller

Mac seemed to relax after few seconds as his eyes slowly drooped close. Jack was still worried about his partner "Is he alright?" Marcus nodded "Mr Dalton your friend just had an surgery. Every human body reacts different ways. Give the kid sometime to recover"

"Yeah...ah thanks"

"I'll come check on him again. Let the boy sleep and you also get some rest" Marcus looked at Mac again and then left the room. Jack sighed and took his place back on the chair "Get well soon buddy"

LATE NIGHT

"Are you sure this is the right room?" a man named Mark stood outside Mac's room and asked his partner who was looking around to make sure no one saw them "Yes!" replied Taylor "Didn't you hear the doctor talk in his phone. The boy has top military info with him. If we get our hands on him...imagine the amount of money we can make"

"You're right" Mark grinned "I didn't know coming to hospital for broken finger would make us rich" Taylor nodded with cunning smile "We should hurry. Most of the doctors and staff are sleeping or taking a break. This is best time to strike before someone sees us. We take and make a run out. Got it?"

"Yeah...but how will we do it? He's not gonna tell us anything" Mark nervously looked around again saw Taylor pull a surgical knife out of his pocket "I've my own ways to convince"

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