Chapter 14

While he made notes on my chart, he said, “About six more weeks and then you can go back to school, I think. I’ll have the receptionist write you a letter to that effect for your principal. Do you have any other questions?”

“What about riding and working out?” I was avoiding the most important question of all.

“Working out shouldn’t be a problem. Just start light and work up slowly. Brace your back and if you feel any—and I mean anystrain or discomfort, back off. As for riding, I think you should wait until at least March. Before you start that again I would like to see you here. Anything else?”

“Well, I cry a lot.” I was still avoiding the main issue.

“That could be caused by the drugs you’re taking for pain. Are there certain situations that seem to bring on these emotions more than others?”

God, this was so damned uncomfortable. “Uh, yes. Um, I don’t seem to be functioning normally, um, sexually.”

“Do you mean sex drive or that you can’t get it up?”