Kingsley & Vanessa: End It Before It Begins

‘All right then,’ Vanessa said. ‘I’ll arrange for your admission and ask the head nurse to administer the injection, okay?’ ‘Fine.’ the old man nodded. Vanessa sighed with relief as she walked out of the ward. She notified the head nurse and thought the whole matter was over. About an hour later, Kingsley burst into the emergency room, his face filled with worry. ‘What are you doing here?’ Vanessa was taken aback by his sudden appearance. Kingsley looked at her, catching his breath before speaking. ‘It’s my grandpa. He was brought in earlier.’ ‘Your grandpa?’ ‘Yes, Ferdinand Lancaster.’ ‘Oh, that was your grandfather. Don’t worry, he’s fine. Come, let me take you to him.’ Vanessa was professional and polite, treating Kingsley like any other patient’s family. She led the way to Ferdinand’s room. ‘Grandpa,’ Kingsley called out to the old man, who was wearing reading glasses and engrossed in his phone. The old man simply grunted in response. ‘Well, you can stay with him for a while. Pleas