Author's Notes: A very special thank you to Draconea, who helped me sort out the complexities of organ transplants and find a realistic way to incorporate this topic into a TS story. PJ helped me with the medical details, and her understanding and encouragement were crucial in getting me through the final stages of writing this story. Aly, Christi and Terri all contributed by helping me hash out details of the plot, while Fox and Maggie offered invaluable suggestions that helped me tighten up my writing. Thanks also to Griffin, Gryph and Peanut, who read this story at various stages and offered suggestions and encouragement.

This story is dedicated to the memory of my friend, Miki, and to all the health care professionals who helped make her last days ones worth living.

Summary: A desperate father tries to save his son, forcing others to make some difficult choices.

Warnings: none

Disclaimer: The Sentinel Slash Virtual Season (SVS) is based on characters and concepts developed by, and belonging to, Pet Fly Productions.  The episodes of SVS are intended for private personal enjoyment only. No money is being made, or will be allowed to be made, by any of the SVS authors or by FiveSenses Inc. from the writing and distribution of these episodes.  Any original characters introduced in an SVS episode belongs to the episode author and to FiveSenses Inc, and should not be used without their permission. Note on Safe Sex: Episodes of SVS may contain depictions of consensual m/m sex.  These depictions may or may not be accompanied by specific mention of items necessary for safe and healthy intercourse.  It is the intention of FiveSenses Inc. and all SVS authors that even when such items are not explicitly mentioned, their use is to be assumed as a matter of course. All of us at FiveSenses Inc. are aware of the risks of unprotected sex in today's world, and strongly advocate the practice of safe sex, including the use of condoms and other protective devices.

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