The nurse puts a wide cuff around my good arm and it swells, but I already feel better.
“120 over 80, Dr. Ruiz.”
The surgeon nods.
Before Gregory disappears, he calls him:
“Contact Dr. Hall, please. I would like him to come... I think he’s on-call today.”
Gregory seems surprised for a moment, but nods in agreement.
“You live with your parents? Should someone be notified for you, Chris?” the doctor says continuing to stitch me.
“I live alone... well, with Kate.”
I don’t know why I said that and I think I made a mistake when he gives me that penetrating look again.
“You already live together? Well... it’s impressive to be such a young man who is so quick to get into a recent relationship.”
I’m nervous again. This feeling that he’s trying to pin something down with his questions squ
