Book Two: Chapter 54

“Okay, tell you what. I’ll stitch you up if you tell me the details. Deal?”

“Yes.” He reached under the stump he sat on and pulled out a small box. He opened it up to reveal a suture kit. “I took this from a vet clinic, but my fingers are too big.”

“It’s a shame I wasn’t home. I live with a couple of people who are phenomenal with a needle and thread. Then again, you wouldn’t have gotten through to me, I guess.” She opened the kit and pulled out the thick needle. “Do you need anesthetic or something? Or some antibiotic cream?”

“I don’t feel pain like others do and I do not worry about germs. Just do it quickly.” He lifted his arm and grabbed the mud patch. “And do it quick. Even if you do a bad job, it will still heal.”

“I can’t believe I’m stitching up Bigfoot in Canada...” She looked at the wound, which was leaking heavily. “Try and press it together for me.”

“Yes.” He used his large fingers to push the skin together and she went to work. It was tough