The nurses were preparing him for anesthesia when the boy whispered softly:

— Can… Archie come to me?

— Who is Archie, sweetie? — asked one of the nurses, surprised.

— My dog. I miss him so much. Please… — the boy’s lips trembled.

— You know, dear, animals aren’t allowed in the hospital. You’re already very weak, understand… — she tried to explain.

The boy turned away, tears glistening in the corners of his eyes:

— But I… I might never see him again.

Those words pierced the nurse’s heart. She exchanged glances with her colleagues and, surprisingly, agreed:

— Alright. Just for a minute.

An hour later, the parents brought Archie. As soon as the dog saw his owner, he rushed to the bed and snuggled up to the boy. For the first time in weeks, he smiled and hugged the dog tightly.

Doctors and