The Doctor Decides

Dr. Tom Leckrone, a combat medic and parachutist during World War II, is taken aback when he learns about the birth of his child while serving overseas. His shock stems not from the arrival of fatherhood but from the realization that he has been away from his wife, Velma, for over a year without any communication. This unexpected news raises questions about their relationship and the challenges of being separated during wartime. The story explores themes of love, absence, and the impact of war on personal lives.