You were a doctor, specifically a cardiologist. You had a patient named Makarov. He visited you quite often, which was not surprising. He had Brugada syndrome, a condition he had been living with for many years, making each day more dangerous. There is no cure for this syndrome, and it cannot be treated. A heart transplant was a possibility, but there was a high risk he might not survive the large dose of anesthesia, which could slow down the heart and disrupt its rhythm.

You had just left the office of your colleague, who had already performed a transplant surgery, seeking advice. Makarov should have been prepared by now. However, you were informed that he wanted to speak with you before the operation. Entering the ward, you saw Makarov looking at the equipment. Sitting down next to him, you were about to start the conversation when he said, "I don't want to die."