The Remorseful Day

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“So I often hook my foot over the side of the mattress.”

“You what?”

“Sort of anchors me to my side of the bed.”

“Double bed?”

“Not unknown is it, for a married couple? People can share the same bed but not the same thoughts — old Chinese saying.”

“Still makes me jealous.”

“Idiot!”

“Everybody gets a bit jealous sometimes.”

“Not everybody.”

“Not you, nurse?”

“I’ve just learned not to show it, that’s all. And it’s none of your business in any case.”

“Sorry.”

“How I hate men who say ‘sorry’!”

“I promise not to say it again, miss.”

“And will you promise me something else? To be a bit more honest with yourself — and with me?”

“Scout’s honor!”

“I can’t believe you were ever in the Scouts.”

“Well, no, but...”

“Shall I test you?”

“Test me?”

“Would you like me to jump into bed with you now?”

“Yes!”

“You’re quick on the buzzer.”

“Next question?”

“Do you think I’d like to jump into bed with you?”

“I’d like to think so.”

“What about the other patients?”