" I hate hospital food," Lewis whispered as he sat up in bed uncomfortably. He stared at the plate in front of him with the small bland looking hamburger and skinny fries. Then he looked at his father who sat next to him.
Richard shook his head. " I know it's not exactly appetizing but you need to eat. To keep up your strength, son. If you eat at least half I'll tell Nigel to bring you a real burger. From the restaurant. With the sweet potato fries they added to the menu you like so much. "
Lewis rubbed at his chest. He looked tired which was very understandable after what he had just been through, Richard thought. " Where's Nigel at ? He left. Is he at work? "
Richard shook his head again. " No. He's at a doctor's appointment. They're running more tests on his heart. " Lewis looked at him with panic and alarm. " He's fine. Don't worry. It's just routine tests because of the lupus and the chest pains he was having. He's not going to work. Not for a while. "
Lewis made a face. " Dad...... "
" What's wrong, son ? Are you alright? "
Lewis kept rubbing his chest. He looked even more pale in the face and pained. " I don't feel good.... My chest hurts..... Dad, I'm scared. "
Richard was too. He stood up and said," Stay calm , Lewis. Okay? I'm getting a doctor. I'll be right back. "
As he went to the open doorway to the room he noticed his young son passing out in the bed. With fear growing inside him Richard took off running for help.
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ODDS OF LOVE SEASON TWELVE
General FictionThe ongoing soap opera about disabled math genius Spencer Norland - Lane , his doctor husband DuBuis Lane and their family and friends in the Washington DC Metro area.
