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JFK International Airport
Charles checked his passport and his flight ticket for what seemed to be the thousandth time. His hands were trembling. So far. So good. He kept repeating this in his mind, assuring himself that he was safe and sound. He had bought a one-way trip to Paris and now he was waiting in the common area to board the plane.
He had been so nervous all day, when he went to hand over his luggage, when he passed through the airport security gates but really, it was all in his imagination.
He raised his eyes to the TV fixed on a pillar, reading the words on the blue ticker: Obstetrics specialist consultant, Dr. Kassandra York is currently in a comatose state after brutal assault by employee. The state medical board sends heartfelt message. He huffed. So she
