44Wollongong 2002
The drive north was largely in silence. Twice, Jenny told James that she was sure everything would be fine. She realised, however, her words were hollow and decided it was probably better for her just to be with James. To be there to comfort him if required.
As Dr Petzheldt had explained, James was expected in the emergency department. He was processed quite quickly. Blood was taken, a drip set up and a CT scan of his chest performed. Within one and half hours he was lying in bed in a room with four other men. He was relatively pain free thanks to a prescription for pethidine written on his chart by one of the ward doctors. He was told he would see the specialist the next morning. Jenny was later shown the accommodation for relatives. It was going to be another restless
