Charming the Caregiver by Marianne Spitzer

Author:Marianne Spitzer [Spitzer, Marianne]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-07-10T05:00:00+00:00

Doctor Ash noticed several women speaking to Angel and Kat as most of the group moved outside. He knew the women were more comfortable speaking to the nurses about women’s issues, but he was confident that, in time, everyone in Creede would come to trust him, and the ladies would come to the hospital to have their babies delivered.

A second wave of citizens filled the lobby, and Doctor Ash repeated his tour. When he was done, these people also drifted outside to enjoy the refreshments. Everyone, that is, except for the elderly, white-haired man who had asked questions earlier.

“May I help you?” Doctor Ash asked.

“Yeah, Doc, I don’t feel so good. It started last night after I had a few drinks.”

Concerned there might be an outbreak of illness caused by bad alcohol, Doctor Ash asked, “Were you drinking in the saloon?”

“Nah, I can’t afford that. My neighbor makes his own, and I bought a jug yesterday. I think it didn’t cure right,” the man said, rubbing his stomach.

“Have you eaten anything today? Drank some water?”

“Water? No. I had a cup of coffee but nothin’ to eat.”

Doctor Ash saw Logan standing near the hospital's entrance and called him over. “Could you get a few cookies and a large glass of water for this gentleman?”

Logan nodded and hurried off to get the requested food and water.

Doctor Ash said, “Nurse Kat, would you help this gentleman to a bed and get his history?”

“Yes, Doctor. Please, come this way,” Kat said to the man.

Logan returned with six cookies and a Mason jar full of water. “They didn’t have any glasses, just small cups, so I brought you a jar of water and an empty cup.”

“Thank you. Follow me.” Doctor Ash spun on his heels and entered the examination room.

Doctor Ash read the notes Kat had written from the information the elderly man had shared. After examining the man, Doctor Ash said, “First, I would advise you not to drink any more homemade liquor. Second, when drinking alcohol to excess, you need to drink clear, clean water in the morning to keep your body hydrated. Third, you must eat something, even if you don’t feel hungry. I would advise toasted bread, crackers, or even a few cookies. Stay away from bacon and eggs or fried potatoes until lunch.”

“All right, Doc, I can do that. I’m not buying any more alcohol from my neighbor. Do ya think he poisoned me?”

“No. From what you told Nurse Kat, you drank enough to make you ill, especially if it wasn’t the best-made alcohol. I had Logan bring you a few cookies and some water. I want you to eat as many cookies as you need to feel full but not overly so. First, drink a cup of water. Drink one while eating the cookies, and one after you finish, then lay here for a while until you feel better.”

Doctor Ash watched Logan bring in the cookies and water and hand them to Kat. Logan winked at her before he left the room.

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