Natalie was led into the operating room, and Justin was prepared to accompany her once he had changed into hospital clothes, matching those of the doctors and nurses.
Lying on the operating table, she glanced at him. He stood nearby, offering her an assuring gaze from across the room.
As she was turned onto her side and the doctors began their work, Justin stayed where she could see him. His presence seemed more effective than the anaesthesia in calming her nerves, allowing her to focus on him rather than the procedure.
As she continued to look at him, her mind started to dream something, which was more pleasant that her lips curved into a pleasant smile. She forgot being operated by doctors and lost herself in the imaginary world that was being played in her mind under the influence of the drugs.