Ruth's return home.

That same night, Ruth was discharged from the hospital under strict orders from the doctor to take it easy. She was to have enough rest and eat a lot of healthy food but above all to avoid stress. Similar words of advise that were always given to her by doctors followed.

"Your body is already weak as it is, so don't over push it. I have already told your parents that you need to stay away from alcohol, smoking and i would advise you not to go to any night clubs for a while. If you get anything as small as a flue you will be back here."

Dr. Murphy gave Collin the discharge forms to sign and asked him to follow him to the pharmacy to get Ruth's medicines.

Ruth's eyes kept moving to the door because other than Collin, none of the other family members had come to pick her from the hospital. Usually when she was discharged they all showed up with flowers and gifts to celebrate her recovery.