Chapter 14
Atlanta, GA
Philip
A FEW MINUTES later, Goodman led John and Joe into the room, then excused himself. The guys were wearing white lab coats, which made them look very professional.
“Hi, guys,” I said. “Ready to get this dirty old man cleaned up?”
“Who’re you calling old?” Charles said.
“The jury will disregard my last remark,” I said with a smile, and got up off the edge of the bed. I went to the door and closed it, adding, “Okay, guys, strip him and hose him down.”
“Very funny,” Charles said as John and Joe sat him up and began to remove his clothing. While they were doing that, I went to the dresser and laid out clean clothes for Charles and myself. By that time, they had a naked Charles on the crutches and were heading to the bathroom. His cast was already totally cove
