Typical surgeon. Obviously he was going to try to take credit for the save. Let him. Morgan couldnt care less about who got the credit for it. All he cared about was that the save actually happened. Then Ayres surprised Morgan by saying, We wouldnt have known without Dr. Stark here. Its possible that Vincenzo would have been okay through this surgery as he was with the previous two, but theres no guarantee he would have had a good outcome.

Morgan might have to rethink his opinion of surgeons. At least, of this one.

Sofia silently mouthed the words good outcome. Morgan saw the moment when Ayress meaning dawned on her. He wasnt a huge fan of euphemisms, preferring straight talk. Sometimes a softer touch was a good idea, though. Sofias lower lip trembled a little, then she said, Thank you, Dr. Stark. Thank you so much. You, too, Dr. Ayres. And Looking a little confused she glanced at Lexa.

Lexa smiled. She really was the spitting image of Fiona. Even that little tic she had of straightening her ponytail when she was working up her courage was something Morgan remembered Fiona doing. Im Dr. Windham. Im a resident working with Dr. Stark.

Morgan's cell phone buzzed. He pulled it out of his pocket and glanced at the Caller ID, swiped the button to send it to voicemail, and turned back to Sofia. Now was not the time to take a call from his soon-to-be ex-wife.

He stood up, getting ready to leave, but Lexa gave a little head nod toward the little girl. Oh, right. The other part of the news to deliver. He sat back down. Sofia, theres one more thing thats important to mention. Fibromuscular dysplasia is a genetic disorder. Do you understand what that means?

Sofia nodded. Yes. It means its passed down through the family.

It would probably be a good idea to get your daughter tested as well. Morgan glanced over at Lexa. Dr. Windham can help you get that set up.

By the look on Sofias face, she hadnt put that together yet. He felt like a heel, but better they should know what they were dealing with. Maybe they could avoid the little girl having some of the issues her father had.

They said their good-byes and Ayres and Morgan walked to the doctors lounge. Outside the door, Ayres stopped. Ive got to get to my next procedure. I wanted to thank you, though. Its a pleasure working with you. He stuck out his hand.

Morgan took it, but didnt comment.