Sarah calling Chuck...
Sarah (on the phone with Chuck): Hi Chuck, it's Sarah.
Chuck: Hey Sarah! What's up?
Sarah: I've been thinking about what you've been saying, and I've decided to accept your proposal.
Chuck (excitedly): Really? That's fantastic news! I knew you'd come around.
Sarah: Yes, but there's one thing. I need half of the payment in advance.
Chuck (pausing, then agreeing): Sure, I understand. I can arrange that. When do you need it by?
Sarah: As soon as possible, if that works for you.
Chuck: I'll transfer it to your account by tomorrow morning. It's a deal...
Sarah: Perfect. Yes, it's a deal...close deal. Thank you, Chuck. I appreciate your understanding.
Chuck: No problem, Sarah...
Sarah: Me too. Talk to you soon.
Chuck: Take care, Sarah.
Early morning Chuck called Sarah to check her account...
The phone rings, and Sarah answers
Sarah: Hello?
Chuck: Hi Sarah, it's Chuck. Just checking in to make sure the transfer went through okay.
Sarah: Hi Chuck, yes, I received it. Thank you so much for arranging that.
Chuck: No problem at all. I'm glad I could help. Is everything set on your end?
Sarah: Yes, I'll be making the payment to the hospital shortly. This means a lot to me, Chuck.
Chuck: I'm glad I could be of assistance, Sarah. If you need anything else, just let me know.
Sarah: I will. Thanks again, Chuck. Take care.
Chuck: You too, Sarah. Talk to you soon.
They hang up
Sarah (checking her phone): Oh, the transfer from Chuck came through already!
Joyce (Sarah's sister): That's great news, Sarah! You can focus on Dad now.
Sarah (relieved): Yes, this will help a lot. I'll call the hospital to arrange the payment.
Joyce: I'm so glad Chuck came through for us.
Sarah (determined): Me too. Now let's make sure Dad gets the care he needs.
At the hospital cashier's office
Sarah: Good afternoon. I'm here to settle my father's bill for the surgery.
Cashier: Good afternoon, ma'am. Can I have your father's name and patient ID, please?
Sarah: Sure, it's Mr. Guzon. The patient ID is 123456.
Cashier (checking the system): Thank you. I see that the surgery has been scheduled. The total amount due is 100,000 php.
Sarah (nervously): Alright. I have some of the payment here. Can I pay part of it now?
Cashier: Certainly. How much will you be paying today?
Sarah: I have 25,000 in cash.
Cashier: That's great. Let me process that for you.
The cashier counts the money and issues a receipt.
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Beneath the Surface
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