May 2003
Schemer sat in his doctor's office, not really paying attention but still trying to listen at the same time. He was in a rush, and he didn't really care much for these silly little follow ups. Schemee's first game with the minor leagues was today. All the doctor ever did was change his medication, or perform another test, and he was expecting a similar in and out appointment today.
"It'd be in your best interest to go see a specialist at this point." The doctor informed him, looking serious. "I can get you an immediate appointment today, he's just on the other side of the hospital."
"I can't, I have to get to my nephew's baseball game." Schemer said a bit impatiently. "Isn't there just a new medication that you can give me and we can deal with this next time?"
The doctor sighed heavily. "Mr. Schemer, how long do you expect 'next time' to be available? Have you given your current predicament any thought? I told you last time, that was the last medication regime I could personally prescribe with confidence. The recent batch of test results were not good, you need to go see a specialist now."
Schemer set up an appointment for the next day. On his way out the doctor gave him some resources. "I think you should read this, the five stages are important to recognize. Your case is still positive, but I think you're in the denial stage."
When he was in the office he could care less about what the doctor said and just wanted to go see his nephew play. But now on the bleachers it was all he could do to pay attention to the game. He almost missed cheering for his nephew as he was called up, and told himself harshly to shake it off and pay attention.
He hadn't shared anything with Schemee regarding his situation, and didn't plan on it. No point in bringing down Schemee's mood while he was sitting on top of the world.
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Soul to Squeeze