"Okay, I will do it, but one of your family members has to sign a consent form on your behalf," the doctor stated. Roger responded confidently, weakness taking over at the end of his words. "I'm an adult. Bring it and let me sign it myself."
The doctor nodded, but Roger added, "Don't tell anyone until it's done."
After signing the form, he passed out, and only then did the doctor take the gun from him, gather the team of doctors, and proceed with the surgery, first removing the bullet and dressing the wound before performing the kidney transplant.
Even when Wade was moved from the ICU to the theatre, everything was so discreet that no one suspected what was going on.
In fact, the procedure would have been a wonderful surprise for the Dawsons if Roger had not slipped into a co
