CHAPTER FIFTEEN
QUESTIONS
Dr. Craig looked at Chet and said, "Well, we aren't sure, but I do think your career may be over. I am sorry, but you do have extensive injuries."
Chet was shocked at this revelation. He NEVER expected to hear those words. He really figured it would take a while, but he would be able to return to work.
Dr. Brackett attempted to give Chet some encouragement, by saying, "Mark, don't you think it a bit a early in the game to be so sure and negative? I mean, it hasn't even been forty-eight hours yet.
" Chet, try to think positively, especially after what you went through last year. I never figured you would have recovered as well as you did, much less return to work. So you never know, my young friend."
Chet had no answer; he was much too stunned to remark. He couldn't even think, much less communicate. He was so confused right now he couldn't even think straight.
Jeanette, attempting to be positive, smiled at her husband, "Chet, love, please try to think positively. Have faith in God."
"Yeah, FAITH IN GOD! A fat lot of good that is doing me. After what happened last year and now, I think I'm doing a lot worse than Job ever did on his WORST day, wouldn't you say?"
With that, he turned the bed toward the window and asked, tiredly and very low, "Could everyone please leave me alone for a while?"
All left, except Jeanette who walked over to her husband and faced him, "Chet, look, love, I know you are going through a rough time and are rightfully depressed, but please remember this one thing, I LOVE YOU AND I WILL AWAYS BE HERE FOR YOU!"
"I know, Jean-I love you, too. I just need some time to think, you know?"