I ask. Crushed. That’s how I feel right now. Completely crushed. I’m an idiot. I waited too long and now I’ve ruined my chances of ever hearing again. Dr. Hudson holds up a finger. “I said traditional methods. Now, the leading hospital for all things ear related is Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, Maryland. They are actually trying something new when it comes to the type of hearing loss that you have. It’s in the experimental stages, but they are looking for candidates willing to give it a try.” I see Dennis perk up out of the corner of my eye. “How risky is it?” I ask. “Considering that you have no hearing to lose, I’d say not risky at all. But the chances of it working are still iffy. It’s about a 40% chance that it will actually give you back your hearing.” My heart flutters excitedly in my chest. “I’ll take that chance,”
