When the Girl Played Doctor

We did not say anything else.

Liam got ready for the surgery, and I was all set to see what would happen next.

As I remembered from before, Elena messed up when it came to the most important thing during the surgery.

Liam asked Elena for something, "11 blade, please."

However, Elena gave him a 10 blade instead.

"What's this? This isn't the one I need." Liam, who was always so chill, looked upset for the first time.

Elena made a face like she was sorry, "Remember yesterday? I used one to cut an orange, the one you had when you stayed late. You forgot?

"That scalpel wasn't as good as this one, so I thought it'd be easier to use this one for the surgery."

It was just crazy.

The family watching got super mad and started yelling over the speaker, "She used a scalpel to cut oranges?! What kind of doctor does that?!

"Get her out of the surgery room, now!"

I allowed everyone hear the yelling, and Liam, sweating a bit, tried to calm them down,

"Don't worry, it's just a small thing!

"We have extra scalpels, so the surgery won't be affected, I promise."

Liam hurried to get the new scalpel box.

Inside, there were all those colorful craft knives that said "Elena's Special".

Elena grabbed one and showed it to him, "See how cute these are? I made them myself!

"I thought the regular scalpels were too cold and not friendly. Maybe these could make patients feel better!"

Liam looked so embarrassed, and I just could not stop feeling happy about it.

I remembered Elena's collection of knives from my previous life.

She had promised me, with all her heart, that one day she would use those special tools in surgery.

I spoke up on purpose to remind him, "Mr. Chapman, the family is getting impatient. Isn't it time for the surgery?"

Liam shot me a fierce look, "Quit it with the wisecracks!" Then, with a sense of helplessness, he turned to Elena, trying to keep his voice steady, "Elena, bring the scalpel, please. The patient needs surgery right away."

Elena's lips quivered, and her eyes started to tear up, "Why can't we use my special knives I got ready? Don't you want to give me a chance to shine?"

I hit the intercom button, sending her words through. The family on the other end was so upset they almost passed out, shouting, "Liam, this is your last chance!

"If my grandpa suffers because of you, you're going to pay for it!" Liam was frightened and had no time to worry about Elena's feelings. He yelled, "Now, bring me that scalpel immediately! If you're even a minute late, you're in big trouble!"

At last, the scalpel was brought into the operating room. Liam examined Elena's report for what seemed like forever. When it was time to make the cut on the right side of the chest, I couldn't help but ask, "Are you sure you've got the right spot?"

Liam glanced at the messy diagram, uncertain, but then Elena tugged at his arm and pleaded, "Liam, if you don't use my plan, that meanie will take all the credit!"

Liam's frown eased, and he snapped at me, "I don't need your reminders! I trust my own judgment, and Elena won't mess up."

I bit my lip and kept quiet, just making notes in the nurse's logbook.