Eleven

"But your bills will escalate."

"Will I be thrown in prison for failure to comply by the hospital rules?"

"I cannot say, I never had a Jane Doe before, but as your doctor I am asking you to try and don't worry. If finding a place or having some food is a problem, then don't be? In my apartment I have a spare bedroom and you can be my house guest."

"You wouldn't mind?"

"Look I am here most of the time, so there is no need to worry about anything."

"Can I trust you?"

Sminingly Nathaniel said, "I give you my word, scouts honor, and these two ladies could vouch for me and the Sargent will be here today to see you. You could ask him to check my records."

Jane observed how he smiled and asked, "You are really serious?"

"Yep."

Nurse Jackson responded, "If I wasn't married I would jump at the opportunity."

"But suppose I am?" Jane was saying and Nathaniel saw her pause and the fear in her eyes.