The Envelope That Changed Everything

Conscious sedation.”

“How long until I’m back to normal?” I asked.

“Six weeks before heavy lifting,” he said, still looking at her. “Your wife can handle post-op instructions.”

Nicole leaned forward. “I’ll take good care of him, Doctor.”

Something passed between them. A look too quick to call obvious, too long to ignore.

I told myself I was paranoid.

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