The next week I was ready to take a jog around my premises. It was good to get the fresh air in my lungs and get out of that house. It was August 20. Tricia and I were going to go for a jog early in the morning. She came over and met me outside. . .

“Hi, Tricia, ready for a good run?” I asked my aerobically dressed secretary.

“Run, I thought you said jog.”

“Jog, run, what’s the difference?”

“I’d rather jog.”

“Fine.” I responded. We stretched out, and started jogging. My leg had not fully recovered so she had to go a little slower than she planned.

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“Marie? Andy let her come here?” I asked, shocked.

“It appears so. Shall I send her away?”

“No, let her in.” I said. Marie came hopping in.

“It’s my turn Adam!” Marie exclaimed.

“Good, you can help me move him to the guest room.” Hannah said. They lifted me into the guest room. There seated on the bed, I was relaxed. Hannah took my temperature.

“Hannah,” I started, “Have Karin help you move into the room next to mine.”

“Thank you, Adam. I’ll see to it right away.”

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“Well, our present is that around the clock someone will always be with you until you get out of that cast.”

“Well, thanks.”

“Honey, I think I’ll take first shift.” Laura said.

“Okay. Don’t be too vicious with him.” Noah said, leaving.

“Fine. Are you comfortable?”

“Yes, thanks.” I answered. We sat there for a long time, saying nothing.

“Well, Adam. I don’t think I got to congratulate you on your solving of this case.”

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