Chapter 21

In the hospital,

"Doctor, how is the state of my hand? Is it healed?" While the nurse was putting a splint on my elbow and forearm, I inquired.

The doctor answered, "After observing your hand, it appears that you have given it continual movement. That's why it took longer than it should have to heal..."

Yes, a lot has happened. I couldn't stay at home after finding out my brother had a girlfriend.

Mom inquired of the doctor, "Doctor, can she go to college? She's been bugging me all day to send her to college. Will everything be fine?"

"You are free to send her to college. Her hand is recovering well."

"Then why do I need a splint?" I inquired.

"Because there are some tissues that still need to be healed."

I grumbled and told Mom, "Mom! You must have heard him. I can go to college now, therefore you can cancel the leave extension."

When we arrived at the house,

"Why didn't you come to the hospital?" I inquired of my father.

Dad, "I would have gone to the hospital, but my boss gave me an