They sat down to wait. Sarah's parents tried to make small talk, but their words fell flat in the tense atmosphere...
Leo didn't even try. He just sat beside Sarah. He could feel her trembling slightly, and he wrapped his arm around her, pulling her close...
"Babe, it's going to be okay," he whispered into her ears...
She leaned her head on his shoulder, closing her eyes. "I really hope so."
They waited for what felt like minutes. Every time a nurse came out and called a name, they all tensed up, their hearts leaping with a mixture of hope and dread...
Finally, after what seemed like an hour, a nurse with a beautiful and kind-looking face and a warm smile appeared at the door...
"Sarah Sakura?"
Leo's heart pounded in his chest. This was it. The first step. He squeezed Sarah's hand one last time and helped her to her feet. Her parents stood up as well, their faces pale with anxiety...
"You should follow me," the nurse said gently and started moving.
