Chapter 13
Atlanta, GA
Philip
I WOKE UP WHEN I heard Dr. Taft talking to Charles, but I was so comfortable and relaxed that I kept my eyes closed and listened to their conversation. When I heard that Charles would be discharged today, my brain started working a mile a minute as I thought of all the things I needed to do.
Charles said, “Rise and shine, we’re about ready to blow this joint.”
I opened my eyes and said, “I know, I’ve been awake for a few minutes, listening, but it felt kind of comfortable to just lie there with my eyes closed.” I got up from the cot and gave him a good morning kiss. “Got to run, babe, I have a lot to do, not the least of which is to bring you some clothes. I’m thinking of a really loose-fitting pair of cargo pants that will slide up over that cast without
