Chapter 104

It was bedlam inside, the waiting room chock-full of patients. Saturday night, of course, was the busiest night for any casualty section in a large hospital. It took some time for Sebastian to be seen to, then shown to where George lay, eyes closed, ashen-faced, in a narrow hospital bed, his mother sitting by his side. She looked very relieved to see Sebastian.

“How is he?” Sebastian asked straight away as he hugged her.

“I am fine,” George answered grumpily, his eyes opening. “I told your mom it was nothing. But she is a stubborn woman, and here I am, having lots of silly tests when I could be home, sitting in my favourite chair and watching my favourite television show.”

“What tests have they done?” he asked, directing the question at his mother. “You be quiet and rest,” he ordered George when he opened his mouth to answer. “I’m talking to Mum here.”

“You are getting too big for your boots, Sebastian,” George muttered, but closed his eyes and fell silent.