Richard Callahan himself, recovering in a private hospital suite, insisted on seeing Elena first. When she entered, he took her hand, his eyes filled with gratitude and newfound respect.

“I owe you my life,” he said, his voice still hoarse but filled with sincerity. Elena simply smiled, her modesty intact despite the whirlwind of attention around her. In that moment, the boundaries between employer and employee dissolved, leaving only the profound connection of shared humanity.