For his quick thinking, Nathan was commended by the hospital. They recognized his courage in uncovering the thefts and rewarded him for his initiative. But despite the praise, the real reward came in the form of relief—knowing that he had faced something terrifying head-on and put a stop to it.
As Nathan drove to work the next day, a sense of peace settled over him. The morgue, once filled with dread, no longer haunted him. The shadows had been cleared, and the weight lifted. For the first time, he felt ready to face whatever came next, knowing he could handle it.