His Last Hope

Saket composed himself as he smiled at the youth and greeted him politely, "Hello, Dr. Moore."

Jasper nudged Saket. "Don't be so formal. Just call him Ethan. He is just twenty-three years old."

Saket smiled at Jasper and said with a nod, "Ethan. It's a pleasure to meet you."

Ethan raised his left eyebrow as he assessed Saket from head to toe. "An Asian?"

Saket nodded his head. "I am from India and a close friend of Jasper. Your cousin suggested me your name when I arrived in New York for my treatment. Actually.." Saket hesitated before secretly seeking help from his friend Jasper.

Jasper nodded at Saket silently before telling Ethan, "He is here to seek your help. Shall we go inside and have a proper chat? It's cold outside."

Ethan stared at both of them for a long while with an annoyed look on his face. In the end, he finally turned around and went inside, leaving the door wide open for them.