Chapter 4

“Hello,” Mickey said.

“Guess what?”

“What?”

“Dr. Banzhof just cleared me to use the stairs—‘slowly and carefully at first’, were his exact words.”

“Good. That’ll give you a bit more freedom, but promise me you’ll take his advice seriously.”

“No problem there, Mick. I always listen to my body, and when it tells me to slow down, I do so.”

“Okay.”

“By the way, don’t bring food home this evening. As soon as Ted comes home from his classes, I’ll settle down on a kitchen stool and supervise his cooking.”

“As long as that’s all you do.”

“I read you loud and clear, Mick. Now get back to work.”

“Yes, Sir.”

“Bye.”