Partners are expected to be together during a medical emergency.
Bill receives a frantic call telling him the his wife Patty's appendix burst, and she has been rushed to the hospital.
Bill wants to finish making a presentation to his boss.
Bill asks a coworker to make the presentation for him and rushes to Patty's side.
Bill stays at work to make his presentation before going to the hospital.
Patty gets her paperwork done promptly and has her surgery on time.
Patty's surgery is delayed while they wait for him to arrive and sign consent forms.