“Always speak my mind,” Sylvia said.
“You can say that again.”
“Are we ready to go to the hospital?” I said.
Heads nodded. “Good. First, I need to give each of you a key.”
I handed them their keys. “This looks like a credit card,” Sylvia said.
“Yes, it does. Swipe that card in the elevator and you will be allowed up to this floor. Swipe it in the door and the door opens. When we get to the tram, you’ll see that it also gets you transport around the system. It will automatically expire in two weeks, but if you decide to extend your visit, it can be updated.”
“I’m surprised you’re going around without security,” Mrs. Rosati said.
“Two years ago I wouldn’t have, but our security people believe the threat has been virtually eliminated. That doesn’t mean that we’re not careful, however. It really feels good not having to call security every time we want to go somewhere.”