It must also be harmless enough that after the revealtion and taking care of Derek's finger, that they come together again to give the gifts to each other. Otherwise the whole setup with gathering money to save for gifts would have been for nuts and I don't perceive DPC to do that.
There will be no dinner (if DPC applies what happens in reality);
He lost part of his finger. It's not just a matter of going to the hospital, putting a bandage on the finger, and going home.
• The doctor needs to assess whether the blood vessels can be repaired and whether the affected part of the finger is in good condition to attempt a reimplantation.
• The surgeon needs to examine the amputated part, the finger stump, and the condition of the blood vessels. This takes time and is not a quick procedure.
• If there is a chance of reimplantation, Derek needs to be taken to the operating room. This surgery can last 2 to 6 hours.
• Overnight, the hospital may need to wait for the hand surgeon or the availability of the operating room. This can delay the procedure for hours.
• After any reimplantation attempt or complex procedure,
Derek needs to be kept under observation for 8 to 24 hours. The reimplanted finger can lose circulation quickly, requiring immediate intervention.