The ambulance doors open. A swarm of medical staff waits. Suddenly, I’m not a person—I’m a case.

Vitals, wires, stickers, floral gown with an open back.

My ego? Dignity? Coat-checked at the door, no claim ticket.

This episode dives into the surreal chaos of the ER: the pit crew efficiency, the gown humiliation, the quiet panic. And the moment my wife walks in—no words, just that look that says everything we weren’t ready to say.

Because when survival takes over, pride is the first thing to go.