The Light of Love (Children of Genius)
Chapter 6. Surgical procedure

One month later.

Doctors and medical teams have prepared everything for Reo's spinal cord transplant surgery. Inside the operating room, the atmosphere was full of tension and anticipation.

"The conditions are pretty stable right now, but we should start surgery soon to replace his spinal cord." The white-haired doctor observed Reo's medical records.

"True, the faster the better. There's a donor, right?" asked the middle-aged, but still dashing-looking Doctor, agreeing with his colleague's statement.

"Yes, Roberto, be willing to be a donor. We've done all the match tests, and everything looks good." The doctor who checked the match a month ago, confirmed.

The doctor with white hair, turned his gaze to Ella who was sitting anxiously. He wanted to ask questions, ensuring the mental and physical readiness of the family.

"What about family? We have to make sure they're ready for this, too?" ask Ella.

"We're ready, doctor. We know this is the only chance to save Reo" Ella replied with teary eyes.

The woman, moved, tense and anxious as Reo's surgery time drew near. He hopes that his operation will run smoothly, so that Roberto's sacrifice is not in vain.

"We'll do our best. Now, let's start the preparations." The main doctor who was treating Reo, spoke with calming intent.

Preparations have been carried out by nurses and physician assistants. Reo and Roberto, were prepared in such a way as to be taken to the operating room.

Shortly thereafter, the door of the operating room was closed and then the lights turned on as a sign that there was an operation inside.

Ella anxiously wished, holding her hand together by saying all the prayers in her heart hoping for the operation to go smoothly and successfully.

"Lord, give this operation smoothness and success so that neither the estate nor Roberto can be saved."

After some time later, the spinal cord transplant surgery is completed. The lights above the operating room have been extinguished.

"Finally it's over, I hope everything's okay." Ella prayed expectantly.

***

The operation has been successful, and Reo is now in recovery in the recovery room. Doctors and medical teams gathered to discuss the results.

"The operation went well. Roberto's spinal cord has been implanted successfully." The middle-aged doctor opened his mask and gloves.

"This is a big step for Reo's recovery. Now, we need to closely monitor its progress during the recovery stage." White-haired doctor, breathing a sigh of relief.

"Mother Ella, this recovery stage will take some time. Reo will feel weak, and we'll give him the necessary care."

Doctor Reo, talk to Ella who is sitting by Reo's bedside. Roberto was listening in on the patient's bed next to Reo.

The man's condition, still weak post-surgery. But, the man breathed a sigh of relief as the operation went smoothly. He hopes the spinal cord he donated can adapt to, Reo.

"We are grateful and grateful to all of you, for your hard work. We'll be patient and take care of Reog to get well soon, together." Ella smiled faintly, feeling grateful by thanking the team of doctors who handled her son's surgery.

"We'll be here for Reo, as long as it takes." Roberto nodded, followed.

"Let's wish Reo all the best. Now, let's give him some time to rest." The white-haired doctor, conveyed hope.

The medical team then provided intensive care to Reo as they prepared for a long and grueling recovery phase. They hope that this spinal cord transplant will bring healing and happiness to Reo and his family.

Reo and Roberto, it's different in their waking life from drugs. But Reo will be conscious in an hour, after Roberto.

An hour later.

"Ma-ma, Mama .. a-I feel .. dizziness ..."

Reo woke up and was full of drowsiness, with teary eyes because he felt a little dizzy and sick

Ella rubbed Reo's head slowly, pressing the red button to contact the medical team to inform her that Reo was conscious.

"Operation? What's going on, Ma?" reo asked by rubbing his eyes, trying to understand the situation.

"You, have surgery to help you heal, Reo. Roberto's father, be a donor to you." Ella, speaking softly, gave the real information.

The woman did not want to hide anything from her son anymore. He hopes Reo can accept the true circumstances that his father is still alive. Not as he thought all along, if his father had died.

Shortly afterwards, Reo looked towards the bed of the other patient, right next to him. There was Roberto, who meant to see him with a smile.

"Om Roberto ... really did that for me?" reo's throne was shocked and grateful.

It seemed, Reo had forgotten the circumstances before the operation. But it was a natural thing, because he had just regained consciousness after his surgery.

Shortly after, a team of doctors came to check on Reo.

"Hello hotshot, how about it? Is anyone sick?" ask the doctor to Reo, asking the boy to say what he feels.

Reo, give an answer according to what is felt so that the Doctor can check it.

After a while the doctor smiled and patted Reo's arm, asking the child to stay excited.

"Everything's good, and Reo doesn't have to worry. You, as soon as possible, will heal and play as before."

"Thank you, Doctor." Reo, thank the doctor.

Afterwards, the doctor and the nurse walked out of the room letting them talk. But, the Doctor had also advised them not to force themselves, allowing Reo to rest more. And Roberto too.

"Darling, Reo. Dad, I'd do anything to see you healthy and happy again." Roberto spoke sincerely, from his bed.

Reo and Roberto, each still sleeping in the patient's bed side by side, were relieved that their surgery had been successful.

"Thank you, Roberto. Reo ..."

"You're a very valuable piece, I can't let anything happen to you."

Roberto knew that Reo was used to calling him "father". He is condescending and not pushy.

"Reo promised, will be a good and healthy child. No trouble for mama, anymore."

Roberto smiled, and so did Ella. They are both equally grateful for the condition of Reo who looks better even though he is still weak.

"That's what I expected, son. Now, we'll go through the recovery process together. You'll feel better day by day."

Although Reo could not yet call him "father" Roberto never tired of teaching Reo to get used to calling himself "father" when talking to his son.

Ella's hand, grasping her child's hand gently, was pleased with the interaction of the two.

Inwardly, the woman regretted her decision 5 years ago. Therefore, he also directly separated the son from his father.

Their conversation was filled with warmth and affection. They prepare for a long process of recovery, but with the confidence that they can overcome all obstacles together.

***

Elsewhere, a woman appears to tighten her jaw with her eyes staring intently at a photograph in her hand.

"I will never let them unite! It's delicious, come and ask for everything!"