CHAPTER 66
Dr. Bhakta is one of the only specialists from Natalie’s NICU days I know by both name and sight. And no, that’s not because I have favorable memories of him. He’s short, probably Indian judging by his accent. I’m not sure. Is Bhakta an Indian name? I wouldn’t know one way or the other.
Most of the specialists I met in the NICU were all business, but Bhakta has the exact opposite problem. He’s like Robin Williams in Patch Adams, except he’s not trying to be funny on purpose. He’s just a goof without even intending to be. And not in the comedian way, either, more like the clumsy-big-brother-you’re-embarrassed-for way.
It was Dr. Bhakta who first taught me the difference between brain dead and vegetative. So maybe that’s a hint about why I don’t like him.
He’s smiling now, and
