Chapter FiveRico lay wide awake as one of his doctors stood next to his bed examining his chart. The IV and heart monitor were gone but the heavy bandages on his left shoulder, torso, and right leg remained.
“Even with your extensive injuries, I could tell by your muscle tone that you were in excellent physical condition,” the doctor said. “However, I never imagined that you would make such a rapid recovery. As a matter of fact, I'm astonished.”
“Does that mean I can get outta here soon?”
“Yes, any time now. Mostly you need rest and you can get that at home. You do have someone who can help look after you for a while, don't you?”
“Sure,” Rico said, not meaning it. “I got that covered.”
The doctor glanced at Rico's chart again. “I see you don't smoke, and you only drink socially. Tell
