Terra
"How's Mr. Jensen's foot looking today?" I asked Lucy as I entered the clinic exam room.
She finished redressing the older man's injured ankle and stepped back. "Much improved after a week of rest and ice. I think light activity should be fine now."
I completed a quick check, confirming the swelling had gone down nicely thanks to Lucy's excellent nursing care. "Looks like you're well on the mend. Take it slowly easing back into regular chores, and keep icing after activity."
Mr. Jensen nodded, clearly relieved to be given leave to use the foot again. I smiled reassuringly as he hobbled out. Routine patient concerns kept me grounded amidst inner turmoil. Here, helping people was my sole focus.
With the morning appointment rush complete, I retreated to my office intending to updat
