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The chapter introduces Campbell Alexander, a pragmatic lawyer who views lawsuits as tools for those backed into a corner. He reflects on his father’s adage about hammers and nails, drawing a parallel to the American justice system. His secretary, Kerri, organizes his messages with meticulous precision, but Campbell dismisses a call from his mother, revealing his detached demeanor. His routine is interrupted when Anna Fitzgerald, a determined teenager, enters his office seeking legal emancipation to avoid…-
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The chapter opens with a firefighter responding to an incinerator fire at Brown University's medical school, where a body has become stuck, causing the blaze. The dean explains that the incinerator is routinely used for anatomical remains after classes. The firefighter, serving as captain, assesses the situation and decides against hosing down the flames, as it could spread biohazardous waste. Instead, he opts to contain the fire and let it burn out, demonstrating his experience and calm under pressure.…
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The chapter introduces Anna, a thirteen-year-old girl who reflects on the unconventional circumstances of her birth. Unlike most children conceived by chance or accident, Anna was deliberately created through genetic selection to serve as a medical donor for her older sister, Kate, who suffers from leukemia. Anna's parents openly explained her purpose, emphasizing that she was chosen specifically to save Kate's life. This revelation leaves Anna questioning her place in the family, wondering if she would…
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The chapter opens with Sara noticing a peculiar bruise shaped like a four-leaf clover on her two-year-old daughter Kate's back during bath time. Her son Jesse questions if it signifies luck, while Sara initially dismisses it as dirt. The family's mundane yet intimate routine unfolds as Sara tends to the children, and her husband Brian shares a humorous anecdote about an insurance claim involving cigars. The scene captures the chaotic yet tender dynamics of family life, juxtaposed with Brian's professional…
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The chapter introduces Anna, a teenager who often fantasizes about belonging to a different family due to her physical dissimilarity from her parents and siblings. She humorously imagines her "real" parents whisking her away to a luxurious life, yet admits the first person she'd share this fantasy with is her sister Kate. The narrative quickly shifts to reveal Kate's serious health condition—she undergoes frequent dialysis due to failing kidneys, a situation where Anna plays a supportive role, keeping…
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The chapter opens with the narrator, a firefighter, responding to an incinerator fire at Brown University's medical school. The dean explains that the blaze was caused by a large body stuck in the incinerator, a routine disposal method for anatomy class remains. The narrator, cautious and experienced, decides against immediate action, recognizing that water could spread biohazardous waste. Instead, he opts to monitor the fire, understanding that it will eventually burn out on its own. This scene highlights…
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The chapter introduces Anna, a teenager who often fantasizes about belonging to a different family, feeling like an outsider among her parents and siblings. She humorously imagines her "real" parents whisking her away to a luxurious life, yet admits the first person she'd share the news with is her sister Kate. The narrative quickly shifts to reveal Kate's serious health condition—she undergoes frequent dialysis due to kidney failure. Anna describes the mundane yet intimate moments during Kate's…
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The chapter opens with Sara's reflection on the unexpected sense of belonging she feels at the hospital's oncology wing, where families share a common struggle. She, her husband Brian, and their daughter Kate meet Dr. Harrison Chance, whose initially cold demeanor worries them. However, his playful gesture of drawing a face on Kate's rubber glove balloon reveals a kinder side, offering a glimmer of hope in their daunting medical journey. The scene captures the tension and fleeting moments of relief that…
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The chapter opens with Sara's reflection on the unsettling yet oddly comforting atmosphere of the oncology wing, where she and her family await Dr. Chance. The sterile environment and the shared experience of other families provide a strange sense of belonging. Dr. Chance's initial cold demeanor worries Sara, but his unexpected act of drawing a face on Kate's rubber glove balloon reveals a kinder side, offering a glimmer of hope in their daunting medical journey. Sara then shifts to recounting her…
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The chapter opens with Campbell Alexander, a sharp-witted attorney, fielding an early morning call from his mother about his father's alleged affair. Irritated by her constant drama, he deflects her concerns with dry humor and hangs up, revealing his strained relationship with his parents. His service dog, Judge, serves as both a companion and a symbolic counterpoint to human folly. Campbell's luxurious but sparsely stocked apartment reflects his detached, fast-paced lifestyle, emphasizing his preference…
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