“IF IT’S LATE-STAGE PANCREATIC CANCER,” Ester breaks in, making everyone except Hewett jump, “his survival odds are bad no matter what. Even a state-of-the-art hospital won’t be able to do much for him.” Her blunt bedside manner makes Linzi’s jaw drop. “Ester, we’re Orcas. We can’t just—” “She’s not wrong, though,” Franklin says.
