"Earl, you can't walk around with a lead slug up your bottom. It's bound to affect your outlook," she warned. Tool quickly jerked his hand away, promising to handle it. The situation might be a turning point, a moment of clarity or emotional release, often called an epiphany or catharsis, in more serious terms. He thought these words referred to a surgical procedure and vowed to arrange the operation once he found time amidst his bodyguard duties."

This excerpt from Carl Hiaasen's Skinny Dip depicts a tense scene where a character faces a potentially life-changing moment involving a gunshot wound. Despite the seriousness, there's a sense of hope that addressing this injury could lead to personal transformation, with the protagonist planning to prioritize his health once his busy schedule allows.