Chapter 29
Death is as sure for that which is born,
As birth is for that which is dead.
Therefore grieve not for what is inevitable.
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Bhagavad Gita
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Earth - AD October 7, 2001
University of Chicago Medical Center – Chicago, IL
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"We’ve got de-fib," Elisabeth said.
"Is it me?" Chief Medical Director Abdullah Fa’azi asked in lilting, Dagestani-accented English. "Or are there more gang-related deaths in this city each year. 360 Joules, please, Elisabeth?"
Doctor Fa’azi tore open the young man’s shirt and expectantly held out the paddles. For some reason, the Chief Resident continuously challenged her to do more than the other nurses.
"Charging now." Elisabeth flipped the dial to the correct number and grabbed a bottle of medical gel to squeeze onto the paddles. "Gang violence i
