The Kai Havertz Dilemma

Out and about

It was finally the day. Kai was getting out of the hospital after almost a year. He was very excited, to say the least, to the extent that he didn't sleep at all that night, just waiting for the sun to come out in order to wake Sophia up and escape this miserable place.

Meanwhile, his family was planning a big celebration at home with his friends, so only his brother was going to pick him up.

Kai: "I can't believe I am leaving this place. I literally entered it dead, you know."

Sophia (flinching at the word): "Let's not talk about that, sweetie. I am so happy you are coming back home. It has been horrible without you and the dogs miss you so much. "

Kai: "They do?"

Sophia: "I always find them sleeping next to your bedside and they search for you behind me every time I get home, ending up crying when they don't find you and I hug them crying as well."

Kai (pouting): "Aw.. I miss them too, very much. Let's hope it is all in the past now. "

Dr. Carter entered the room with Lisa while Sophia was packing all of their things in a black carry-on. The doctor had to give them the last few instructions and let Kai sign the AMA form.

Dr. Carter: "Hello Kai, first of all, congratulations. You were honestly one of the patients that both me and Lisa thought were kind of hopeless. So, reaching this day is a big milestone. "

Kai: "Thank you. I wouldn't have been here without you."

Lisa: "You are most welcome, dear."

Dr. Carter: "Okay, so before you go, I wrote down the instructions in that paper, but you should hear them anyway. At least for the next week, Lisa or another nurse will pass by every day to check on you. I can come in case of anything you feel suspicious about, and as much as I know you would hate it, if it is absolutely necessary, don't hesitate to come back to the hospital. "

Kai: "God forbid."

Dr. Carter: "Yes, but it is always an option. Don't exclude it. Secondly, if there are signs of any infection like fever, fainting, diarrhea, or vomiting with or without an apparent cause, inform me at once. "

Sophia: "Okay, hopefully nothing will happen."

Dr. Carter: "Third of all, no exertion of any kind is allowed. You have been in bed for so long that it will cause a lot of damage. Take it step by step and allow your body to heal. I understand you will have the team physiotherapist dropping by to help you start moving, right? "

Sophia had agreed with the team's physiotherapist, who was more than happy to come regardless of the club's position.

Sophia: "Yes, he said he would come every other day."

Kai: "Wow, really.. this is great."

Dr. Carter: "Good. I also understand Lisa has shown you how to feed him through the NG tube, how to prepare the feeding syringes, to sterilize the stitches, to change the IV fluids, and to help him take a few steps every day, in addition to his medication schedule and how to administer it."

Sophia: "Yes, all is good."

Kai: "OMG you learned all of that?"

Sophia: "Anything for you, honey."

Kai blew her a kiss while smiling widely and holding her hand.

Dr. Carter: "Okay, you will continue a few more online sessions with Dr. Alfred and.. I think that's it. You can go through the rest of the instructions, and we should stay connected. Only sign this and you are free to go. "