Where My Pulse Ended
However, when it was all over, I was as white as a sheet, while Shirley looked as though she had just come back from a brisk walk, with not a hint of paleness.
Some Good Samaritans helped me to a cafe nearby. I was running on fumes, so I wolfed down the bread from the donor's goodie bag. It was not until I felt a bit better that it hit me: donating blood was a one-way street.
In other words, Shirley's donations drained me, but mine did not touch her.
A shiver ran down my spine.
I had to keep Shirley from donating again until I figured out what was going on.