Emergency Doctor #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Fatal Holiday," Dr. Jerry's long-held dream of opening a clinic for underserved patients takes a sudden turn when Alvin Rees, grateful for Jerry saving his daughter Sara, offers to fund the project—on the condition that Jerry marry Sara. As Jerry grapples with the unexpected demand, tensions rise with Anne, who feels sidelined and unsure of their future. Written by Joe Gill and illustrated by Norman Nodel, this poignant 1963 Charlton story captures the quiet emotional stakes of love, duty, and sacrifice, all rendered with the expressive detail that defines the era. The cover by Dick Giordano perfectly frames the story’s delicate balance of hope and tension.
In "Fatal Holiday," Jerry and Anne trade fireworks for duty, choosing to stay at the hospital during a hectic Fourth of July weekend. As they navigate a series of intense medical emergencies, their dedication is tested—both professionally and personally—amid the quiet tension of a holiday that’s anything but quiet.
In "Last Chance for Love," Cathy faces a tough choice between two very different men—Ted, with his social standing, and Fred, with his career and flashy car—only to find both absent when she arrives at the park to make her decision. The story follows her quiet moment of reflection and the unexpected turn that leads her to a new path, all within the intimate, heartfelt tone of this 1963 romance.
In "The Perfect Doctor's Wife," Jerry’s long-held dream of opening a clinic for underserved patients inches closer when Alvin Rees, grateful for Jerry saving his daughter Sara, offers to fund the project—on the condition that Jerry marry Sara. As Jerry grapples with the unexpected demand, Anne grows uneasy, sensing his distance, only to find him returning with quiet hope that their future might finally be on the same path.
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