A smile came across Marshall's face as she said,"Thank you so much.
The kids will be so thrilled.
In fact, I better get back to them now.
Thank you once again for accepting the request."
She then told her husband she'll see him at the end of the day, then left the room.
Dr. Eric Marshall left as well to check on another paticent, but will see Ray the next day, for another scan.
Early the next morning, Ray had another scan done by Dr. Marshall in the radiology lab.
After the scan was completed, told Ray that he would get the results later on that day.
Later on in the afternoon when Ray was having lunch (not in his room, but in the cafeteria with the other three ghostbusters and Jeanie,) the five of them met Dr. Eric Marshall and his wife Renee, who were taking a break themselves.
The ghostbusters and Jeanie invited the doctors to join them, which they did.
During the meal, Dr. Eric Marshall had great news for Ray.
According to the results of the scan, the internal bruising had completely healed, and the fracture in his wrist was on the mends.
Plus, the cracked ribs and fracture in his leg were looking a lot better than the last scan.
There was also no sign of head and neck trama or injuries, including the concussion, which had also healed.
"That's great doctor," said Winston.
"Wonderful news," Egon added.
"So, does this mean Ray can be discharged the beginning of the week?" asked Jeanie.
"No, he will not," the doctor answered.
"I don't understand."
"Yeah, why not then?" asked Peter.
"Well, judging by these last scan reports and results, it's safe to say that Ray can be released tommorrow," said Dr. Marshall.
The Ghostbusters and Jeanie all sat at the table with a look of shock over their faces.
"Are you all OK?" asked the male Dr. Marshall.
"We're fine..just in shock," Winston answered.
"Me especially, said Ray, Right now I don't know whether to pinch myself, splash water on my face or what."
Peter answered by saying,"Well, since it would be wrong to slap you, this is more apporiate,"
He then picked up a glass of water and was about to throw it onto Ray's face, when Jeanie grabbed Peter's arm and said,"Don't even think about it, before turning to the doctor and asking the male Dr. Marshall,"Is this for true?
Ray really can come home tomorrow?"
"He really can, the doctor answered, In fact later on this afternoon, you're going to meet with the physical threapist, and the discharge nurse for all the information you'll need."
"What your friend went through and to have such a recovery is quite a mericle," said the female Dr. Marshall.
"He's very lucky, said Egon,"But we're lucky to."
Everyone raised their glasses for a quick toast to Ray's recovery and for all 's as well as Dr. Baker's help.
After eating, Ray returned to his room, with Peter pushing his wheelchair.
A half hour later, Ray, Jeanie and the other ghostbusters met Kevin, who was going to be the physical threapist for Ray, meeting for session twice a week Monday and Thursday (starting on the day the cast comes off Ray's leg), along with keep up with the exercises at the firehouse.
Shortly after Kevin left, Lucy the discharge nurse came in the room and gave Jeanie, Ray and the three other ghostbusters a list of instructions for once he was released from hospital care.
Keeping walking to a minium, using a shower seat while bathing, keep the cast clean and dry, no heavy lifting, use ice or heat on injury areas if needed, and keep the floor clear of debris to prevent any accidents.
"What about ghostbusting?" Ray asked.
"Judging by what you went through, I say about 3 weeks tops," said Winston.
"Agree," Egon added.
"I guess with all the heavy equipment an all," said Ray.
"Just think of it as a mini vacation," said Peter.
"Is there anything we can bring you tomorrow?" Jeanie asked.
Being that his clothes got cut off in the emergency room, Ray was going to ask for a fresh change.
But he didn't.
"Do you think you can bring me my uniform?
And the rest of you come in yours?"Ray asked.
Jeanie and the other three ghostbusters looked at Ray.
"Uh Ray, I'm not sure if you heard us tell you no busting for 3 weeks," said Peter.
"It's not for work.
Trust me."
"Then what's it for then?" asked Winston.
"You'll find out tomorrow," Ray replied.
"Why can't you tell us now?" asked Egon.
"I don't want to ruin the surprise."
"What surprise?" asked Jeanie.
"I can tell you Jeanie," said Ray.
Jeanie then walked up to Ray, who whispered in her ear.
Jeanie smiled and said to him,"Ray, that's wonderful."
"Well, what is it?" asked Winston.
"Sorry fella, but I can't spill the beans," Jeanie answered.
"Not even a hint," asked Egon.
"No."
"Come on Jeanie, don't make us cut your pay to get whatever it is out of you," said Peter.
"Sorry guys, you'll see tomorrow," said Jeanie.
Even after they left when visiting hours came to an end, the three ghostbusters were very curious to know what Ray was up to.
The next day was a very huge deal.
It was the day, everyone had been waiting for.
The day Ray was getting discharged from the hospital.
And as promised, Egon,Peter, and Winston not only showed up in uniform, but brought along Ray's flightsuit as well.
Getting the suit on, proved to be a bit of a struggle for Ray, due to the bandages, and casts.
He had to carefully get in not to irriate his rib cage and wrist, plus he could only one of the boots, due to the cast on his leg.
But despite the troubles, Ray was able to dress himself.
"OK, follow me," he said, making his way out the door, not in a wheelchair, but this time using crutches.
"Ray, what the hell is going on?" asked Peter.
"You'll see when we get to the 4th floor," Ray answered.
Despite the crutches, Ray was getting ahead of the rest of his team to the elevator.
"So, what's on the 4th floor," asked Winston, as he and the other ghostbusters got inside.
"You'll find out soon," said Ray.
"Ray, why the big secret?" asked Egon, as he pressed 4 inside the elevator.
"It makes it more exciting and fun," said Ray, with a chuckle, as the elevator took the ghostbusters to their floor desination.
