They Said I Would Always Come Last—So I Stepped Away And Let Them Feel It

surgical team and the OR. The total cost will be significantly higher, but the hospital requires the deposit before we proceed.”

I gave her my Amex Black Card number. “Run the full deposit. Schedule the surgery. Do whatever needs to be done.”

“Thank you, Ms. Sterling. We’ll prep him immediately.”

I hung up and handed my mother’s phone back to her.

“He’s continue reading …