Chapter 41 Going Home

(Sybil’s POV)

It didn’t take very long for Alex to return with the doctor from the emergency room.

The doctor examined John. “I wouldn’t worry about it,” he said after checking John’s blood pressure, “I’ve seen this sort of thing happen before. The blood loss that you sustained, not to mention the sudden pain that you experienced when you were stabbed, can cause your heart rate and blood pressure to go down. Just make sure that you stay hydrated. You should probably eat something as well, to avoid low blood sugar.” He smiled reassuringly. “If the dizziness persists, come back to see me.”

“Thank you.” John was already starting to look a bit better, though he was still weak. I knew that it probably helped him a lot, at least psychologically, to know that there was a reason for the way he was feeling, and that something could be done about it.

After the doctor left, Mark came to see us. “How are you holding up, John?” he asked.

“I’m a bit dizzy, but that’s apparently normal.” John smile