Chapter 19

Matthew

"Good morning Matt." Said Doctor George entering my ward smiling cheerfully, although I wouldn't want to find it strange since I hardly see him smile because of me.

"Hey George," I called returning the smile.

"Happy that you're gonna be getting discharged today?" He asked.

"You bet." I chuckled watching him put the clipboard on the desk at the bedside before lowering his head to me to check my vital signs with his stethoscope then he looked straight ahead holding up a light and asking me to follow it with my eyes. As I did this, he asked me to keep my head still. He then took out a small tool and looked into my eyes, one at a time. I could see his face reflected in my eyes, and he was concentrating as he looked. He then asked me to close my eyes and rest for a moment.

"Congratulations, you can be discharged later today." His casual response followed and I slowly opened my eyes beaming in smiles. "Although I'm not still comfortable with letting y