Thanks for that energetic response. You're right--there will be repercussions, besides guilt. I'm pretty sure a doctor would have to justify a last-minute decision that resulted in death and wasn't based on sound medical principles. Luke did let his ego get in the way, didn't he...sort of filled the boots of the dearly departed professor. Happy you enjoyed the story--I have a rather spare style that doesn't suit some readers. Glad it suited you:)