Down in the cafeteria Becky was having a snack when the head nurse stopped by her table and told Becky that a new patient in room 545 needed some cheering up. Becky told her that she would see to it right away, and after she entered room 545, Becky was taken back by all the tubes and wires connected to the patient! She picked up the medical chart hanging from the wall and found out that the patient, Phil Grove, had been in an automobile accident and had sustained multiple injuries, including many broken bones. Thinking he was asleep she was about to leave when she heard a soft voice calling out. She went over to him and gently caressed his cheek with her soft hand, and a small smile crept across his face and he whispered "thank you" in such a low voice Becky could hardly hear him speaking. As his eyes drooped shut and he slipped off into a deep sleep, Becky quietly left the room, promising to herself that she would check in on Phil Grove tomorrow afternoon.
The next day Becky was making her rounds and finally arrived at room 545. When she went inside she could see that the TV was going and that Phil was watching a game show. "Feeling better today Mr. Grove," asked Becky? "Yes, much," replied Mr. Grove, "and call me Phil, okay?" Becky sat down ... Læs hele novellen
