Will called me and said today Emily is going to perform the surgery. Out of happiness, I rushed over to the hospital.
I looked at Will and he said Emily went in the operation room an hour ago.
I nodded.
Will looked at me and confessed, "I told Emily I loved her and wanted her to stay alive. That's how she agreed to perform the surgery."
I looked at him sadly, "That was the right thing to do."
Will was shocked, "You're not mad at me?"
I smiled, "Why should I be? You convinced her to perform the surgery. I should thank you."
Will sighed.
After several hours, the doctor and nurses came out with Emily on the operation bed.
I asked, alarmed, "Is she okay?"
The doctor replied gravely, "Her heart stopped. We need a heart transplant immediately."
I replied without hesitation, "Use mine."
The doctor looked at me, "Are you sure? After the transplant, you will die."
I nodded.
"Follow me."
I replied, "Wait. Will, promise me you'll take care of Emily for me. Love her, care for her, and cherish her."
Will cried, "Are you sure, Frank? You'll die."
I smiled sadly, "I feel it is worth it to die for Emily because I love her more than anything. Promise me. If Emily ever asks, just say I married that girl and disappeared forever. Promise me to never tell her the truth."
Will nodded sadly.
I smiled with tears in my eye, "Good-bye, Will. It was nice knowing you. Oh. Say good-bye to Matthew, James, and Henry for me. You and they are the only friends I have. I wish you all the best. Let's go doctor."
Will actually cried for the first time in his life.
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