At the hospital, Sandra and Gerry waited nervously outside the room where Alexis was. Gerry paced up and down the corridor. Finally, the doctor came out. Sandra and Gerry stood up. 'Alexis has broken her arm. She will be able to go home tonight, if all goes well' she said. 'Oh, thank gawd. We were really worried!' said Gerry. The doctor smiled ' Luckily, it's only a minor break. She will need to come back every 2 weeks for six weeks for checkups' she replied. ' Can we go in and see her?' Gerry asked. 'Of course' The doctor answered.

They all went it to the small hospital room. Alexis was sitting up in the hospital bed, proudly wearing a pink plaster-cast on her left arm. 'Dad, Mummy!' she shouted. Sandra went and gave Alexis a hug.' Do you feel ok, angel?' she asked. 'Yes mum. When can I go home?' the little girl asked. 'Good question' Gerry replied, looking at the doctor. 'I can go and get the discharge papers and sign them. You'll have to sign them as well' she said. 'Ok'

Once Alexis was discharged and the nurse was helping her get dressed again, Sandra and Gerry were waiting outside. Gerry glanced at his watch. It was nearly 10.00. Sandra's appointment was at quarter past. 'Sandra, your appointment's in 20 minutes. There's no point in going home and coming back again.' Sandra nodded. 'Ok, I'll wait here. Go and get us something to eat. Don't forget my morning coffee!' 'Ok, ok, keep your hair on!' he poked her tongue out at his retreating back.