PART 12

The regional medical center was forty minutes away.

Natalie arrived shortly after Owen, breathless from the drive.

A doctor met them outside an examination room.

The patient had been exposed to the elements, had an injury to his leg and signs of a head injury, and was receiving urgent care.

His identity had not been established.

Because he was confused and had no documents, staff had registered him as an unknown patient.

Owen showed the doctor the photograph.