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I arrive at the Simmonses’ house in less than five minutes Brendato be angry I called you”

“I’m not worried about that,” I assure her as I follow her up to the main level of the house We turn left and move to the end of the hallhere their master bedroom is located

The blinds are closed, and the interior is di on the far side and turns on the bedside laht subdued

She touches his shoulder and gives a gentle shake “Jim Calliope’s here She wants to check on you”

Jim’s eyes flutter open, and he takes in a breath I can hear the wheeze froaze on his wife a moment before his head turns my way “I’m fine,” he mutters and then looks back to Brenda “You didn’t need to bother her”

“Let me just take a look at you, Jim,” I say as I move around the bed Brenda steps out ofa hand on his forehead to see if he’s running a fever

In thisa look to render a non-medical opinion I can’t operate as a nurse, as his condition is outsidethe faive any type of expert opinion on his condition Brenda probably doesn’t really understand that, and I ht need to clarify it at some point

“He doesn’t see a fever,” I murmur and then drop my hand to his shoulder “How hard is it to breathe, Jim?”

As if to prove nothing’s wrong, he sucks in a big gulp of air and lets it out “I’m fine See”

I know he thinks he just perfors aren’t filling to capacity It’s not a good sign But now that I’ve seen him, I also don’t think he needs iood, and he sounds pretty strong, actually

Jiainst the headboard and wipes at his eyes as if to clear the sleep fro a bit tired today Doc said that would happen But I’ht”

“Gaaze to Brenda

She gives a same with the Cold Fury He’s actually been at the arena this uys He should be ho out for a bit before he heads back for the game”