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Show CHRYSALIS pA G E 219 deficiency of two of these proteins is inherited according to sex-linked, recessive patterns. But blood loss can be controlled not with fresh-frozen plasma and cryoprecipitate, or 'cryo.1 Transfusions are a regular part of my life. They enable me to live a relatively normal life, and I can transfuse myself at home." Yes, I think, looking into his beautiful dark eyes, tell yourself,"I am fine, I can handle it." And forget about it. But it is not possible to forget. It is always there, in the back of my mind, like Quasimodo's hump. I sit on the edge of the couch, thinking, I have nothing more to say. My mouth is dry. But Nate continues, "So you're writing a book? I was thinking of writing a book once, with a friend of mine studying at Cal Tech, on the nature of black holes in the universe. We got as far as the first chapter." "Why don't you finish it now?" "Too many other irons in the fire, I suppose. I never seem to be able to find the time. Another inconsistency?" "Yes, I understand how it might be. Are the 'cataclysms' over for you?" I ask. "Definitely over. I just bought a new Porsche. Someday I might have to stay in a wheelchair. Until then, I will have |