A long Wait
Upon reaching the hospital, David and Emily are instructed to hand over the animals to the medical staff and wait in the waiting room outside the operating room. They are explicitly told not to enter the room, as the veterinarian needs complete focus to save the animals. Emily becomes extremely anxious as she awaits news about the fate of the animals, feeling helpless and worried about their well-being. The suspense and tension in the waiting room add to the gravity of the situation.