A Different Kind Of Life

Chapter 72

This has been my favorite chapter to write.  I had so much fun with it, and I really hope that you enjoy it too.  Please let me know what you think.

Tuesday March 7, 2017

4:00pm

Columbia Presbyterian Hospital

Board Room

"Due to the circumstances, my clients are unable to join us in person today." Collin said as he set up his laptop.

"No, that is totally ok. How is Mrs. Huntzberger doing?" Doctor Schultz asked.

"She is alright at the moment. She is in bed, with her doctor at her side. Doctor Gellar has both Rory and the baby hooked up to monitors, and Rory is being waited on hand and foot by the entire family. Logan's Dad, Sister and brother in-law are all there, along with Mitchum's nurse, Rory's parents have been coming and going, they've got a friend there, and Doctor Gellar's twins even came over with presents. Rory has a lot of support. We are just trying to keep her comfortable and happy." Collin said as he pulled his phone out of his pocket and punched a few buttons. "Hey Logan, you ready? Yeah, I've got it all linked up. Just click on the video chat. Alright, it's connecting."

"And there he is! Doctor Huntzberger, Mrs. Huntzberger, it's nice to see you. How are you guys doing?" Doctor Schultz asked.

"I guess as good as can be expected under the circumstances." Logan answered.

"Alright, should we get started?" Collin asked.

"Yes please." Rory answered.

"Alright, so we sent over our paperwork a few hours ago. Doctor Schultz, did your team receive it?"

"We did." Doctor Schultz confirmed.

"Any comments? Thoughts? Questions?"

"I think a lot of those demands are pretty ridiculous." one of the board members spoke up.

"You know, I am very glad that you said that because that exact statement is the perfect way to start off this discussion. That statement is pretty much exactly how my clients are feeling about this entire situation. That statement basically sums up exactly why we are here. Because a member of this hospital's staff decided that without even so much as laying eyes on my client, or ever saying a single word to her, they decided to accuse my client's husband of controlling, manipulative abuse. Mrs. Huntzberger was inpatient at this very hospital about 36 hours ago, with a very high risk pregnancy. Now you are all doctors, and I understand that you may or may not have specialized in obstetrics, so you may not be fully versed in all things pregnancy, but let me ask you this ... When a patient is brought into the hospital with hypertension, what are they at risk for? Doctor in the middle, I'm sorry I don't know any of your names, but you with the pink blouse, what are the risks associated with hypertension? What are you looking to prevent for your patient?" Collin asked.