The results of Jace's physical exam was programmed to come out this morning. Claudia had to go to the hospital to discuss his case and program his surgery.

When she was about to go out, Marcia held out an umbrella to her.

"The weather forecast said it would rain today."

Claudia nodded at her with a smile and took it.

"Thank you, Marcia.

I'm going to the hospital now. I won't be back for lunch."

She had scheduled an appointment with Aurora for noon. It had been almost ten days since they last saw each other.

"Be careful."

"I will."

Since Claudia left early today, she met the rush hour and got stuck in traffic downtown for ten minutes.

Today, she arrived the hospital early enough to find a parking spot.

She parked in front of the hospital and went in.

After several days of treatment, Jace looked much better today.

He was alone in the ward when Claudia walked in.

"Dad, where is Elmo?"

"I asked him to go and have some breakfast." Jace glanced at his daughter.

"I feel like I'm almost fully recovered. I'd like to leave the hospital in the next two days.”

Claudia snorted at his act and said, "Your physical examination results will come out today, and from there, we can schedule your surgery, most probably in the next two days. So, don't worry."

As if on cue, Jace's attending doctor showed up just then.

The doctor stood at the door and knocked gently.

“Excuse me."

"Dr. Lyons, are my father's results out?"

The doctor pushed his glasses up the bridge of his nose and nodded.

“There's nothing wrong with his physical examination results. That means he can have the surgery in the next two days."