Other than subsisting on the stew and meatloaf the week passed. Every other night spent visiting my sister in the hospital. Nothing to memorable. Her roommate never left. Well until Thursday. And in the good way too. She went to rehab.
Of course I got the call at work. I was hoping to be back. They were releasing my sister. Well I was annoyed. I'd forgotten the cigarettes at the house. Knew she'd want one, my thinking of course was that it was a 10 minute drive and she could last.
Upon arrival met my sisters new roommate. She was ready to go home. Waited on the wheel chair and downstairs we went. It wasn't a terrible day weather wise. Maybe a little windy and cool. The nurse and her waited in the lobby as I got the car. Pulled up and we were off.
"Sorry forgot your cigarettes at home, we'll be there shortly."
Annoyed, "We'll go to the bank and get money."
Pleasant as I could be. "It would be quicker to just go home."
Getting loud and anxious, "All I asked for when I got out. Please stop and just go to the bank. I need a smoke!"
"Okay"
A slew of whinny complaints and protests continued. Really not worth the space. Turned off the 3rd main road on the way to the house. Hit the bank. Then back through town, not the way she wanted to go. I explained the traffic situation. Stopped at 7-11, placated. Back on the road, essentially had to do a circular route. The 10 minute ride. Got home about 35 minutes later.
"What do you mean you're going back to work?"
"I figured I'd get you settled and then go back. This way I wouldn't loose any time off." This seemed to make no sense to her. Once you left work why would you return.
Got her home. Situated. Some food. Then had to set up the sleep apnea machine. Time was grinding down. Get this and that. Each time I thought to leave she needed something. I called it a wash and called my manager. Went outside for a smoke.
-later
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