In the operating room, Ducky supervises the other attendants who are helping to take care of and monitor Anthony through all of this. Finally, when Jethro rejoins them, Ducky has the nurse anesthesist begin administering the blocking agent that numbs Tony from the chest down. Tony shakes his head at the feeling, getting a little antsy.

"I... I can't feel anything from my chest down. Ducky? Ducky, is this normal? Is it supposed to be like this?"

"Easy, Anthony," Ducky assured him gently. "Yes, it is supposed to feel like that. Jethro, are you ready for this then? Yes? All right then, gentlemen, this shouldn't take long at all once we get through the muscle and tissue. The actual incisions and such will take about six minutes. Once you are opened, Anthony, it will take us about another five to ten minutes to retrieve your little one and then another ten to clean and close you up, all right?"

Tony nodded and gripped Jethro's hand tightly as the procedure began...