The doctor carefully examined Rose and breathed a sigh of relief, “she doesn’t have any serious internal injuries though she is going to be sore for a while,” he said just as Rose came to.
“Miss Gunn, you are awake!’ he exclaimed then asked her how she was feeling.
Her voice was thick as she replied, “like I’ve been run over by a herd of elephants.”
Eric smiled, she was okay if she could still afford to retain her sense of humor.
“…but doctor,” she called out after a pause, “why is everything hazy?’ she asked. “Also, I feel woozy,” she said closing her eyes.
“It’s nothing to worry about,” he told her just as Joseph and doctor Arnold entered the room. “…that’s the effect of the fall but you will be alright in no time.”
“Doctor how is my wife?” Joseph asked worriedly causing Rose to
