the final donor is a murderer on the run from the police, living under an assumed name. the police eventually locate the man and he suffers a gunshot injury. he must choose to donate the last pint of blood needed and die at the scene from blood loss, or to refuse to donate in order to receive treatment in hospital but with the knowledge he will surely be found guilty of murder at trial and sentenced to death. the criminal chooses to donate and the young girl survives.