It was the day of Katrina's heart transplant, and Camilla had been calling James' number but it was unavailable or going to voicemail. Afraid he was backing out, she decided to go to his apartment.

Camilla got into the available cab she saw and gave the driver the address. The drive wasn't long, but every second felt like forever to Camilla. Her breathing and thoughts were a mess as she couldn't imagine James backing out of their deal prior to the day of the transplant.

Finally the car pulled into the district, Camilla got down and paid him. She hurried to his apartment, after another call that went to voicemail,...