14 Jamie’s Predicaments

“Good morning, Emmy, I'm told you can't speak, is it true?” He asked while smiling. He was always smiling and that smile used to work with his patients. The smile gave them hope. “Morning doctor,” Emmy whispered but no words came out. Her voice had worsened more than it was the previous night. It seemed like the lemon didn’t work at all! Emmy’s throat was still burning but the doctor gave her more medication and advised her to take more water. Doctor Richard then went outside to have a word with Marty. There was an urgent matter they were to discuss before he left. From her bed, Emmy could hear what the two gentlemen were talking about. “Were you able to visit Jamie's old man?” Marty asked. “Yes, I went there yesterday but things are not looking so good,” he said and Emmy listened. “Why do you say that?” Marty wondered. “Because the son, Jamie is also unwell. Did you know that?” He asked. “Yes, I did but I didn't think he was getting worse. Tell me, isn't there