Stein's eyes narrowed just the tiniest bit as Maraich looked the beaker with suspicion. It was clean. So what if it wasn't a normal glass?
"I'm sorry, but no," he said. "We're talking about major surgery, Maraich. This is not a normal birth where your family can be gathered around you, holding your hand and telling you to breathe. I will have to perform a cesarean section, and given your anatomy I can't guarantee there won't be complications. I can't be dodging frantic family members while I try to save your life, and my operating theatre is not large enough to permit anyone other than myself and a single assistant. And the more people in there, the harder it is to maintain the sterile environment. It would risk both your life and that of your baby."
His tone was firm, but still pleasant, not angry or defensive. This was not something he intended to budge on. He wanted a chance to deliver the baby, but he didn't want it badly enough to risk killing the father over something he considered to be so stupid. "Yuan, or anyone else you wish to bring, is more than welcome to come, and to stand right outside so that they can see what I'm doing and give any input or make any decisions they must. But they will not be gowning up and risking your health."
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"I'm sorry, but no," he said. "We're talking about major surgery, Maraich. This is not a normal birth where your family can be gathered around you, holding your hand and telling you to breathe. I will have to perform a cesarean section, and given your anatomy I can't guarantee there won't be complications. I can't be dodging frantic family members while I try to save your life, and my operating theatre is not large enough to permit anyone other than myself and a single assistant. And the more people in there, the harder it is to maintain the sterile environment. It would risk both your life and that of your baby."
His tone was firm, but still pleasant, not angry or defensive. This was not something he intended to budge on. He wanted a chance to deliver the baby, but he didn't want it badly enough to risk killing the father over something he considered to be so stupid. "Yuan, or anyone else you wish to bring, is more than welcome to come, and to stand right outside so that they can see what I'm doing and give any input or make any decisions they must. But they will not be gowning up and risking your health."