Chapter 15
"You know Sportacus asked me the same question you did. Is there someone in LazyTown with the same name as me?" Dr. Rottenstein asked Dr. Feels Good.
"No, but it is a long story that I'll tell you sometime. How is he?" Dr. Feels Good smiled.
"Well he has 4 broken ribs and a badly bruised left cheekbone. It'll take 4 to 6 weeks for his ribs and 3 weeks for his cheekbone. You'll have to bring him back after 4 weeks for me do run more X-Rays and make sure everything heals right." Dr. Rottenstein explained.
"What kind of medications is he on?" Asked Dr. Feels Good.
"I gave him some prescription strength Alleve. He should take 2 pills a day, one every twelve hours." Dr. Rottenstein said as he handed Dr. Feels Good a couple of bottles of the medication.
"He should take it with food, right?" Dr. feels Good asked.
"Correct. I have a question. Have you ever dispensed this stuff before?" Dr. Rottenstein asked.
"Oh, yes. I just wanted to make sure that I got it right. The last time I dispensed this stuff I was working in the hospital in the capital. I'm getting older and am the only doctor in LazyTown. So I want to keep up to date and be sure of myself." He explained to the other doctor.
"I didn't mean to seem unsure of your abilities. I know you are a very capable doctor. I just like to make sure all my patients get the best treatment available." Dr. Rottenstein explained. Dr. Feels Good said he didn't blame him. Then the two parted and Dr. Feels Good went to the waiting room.
Stephanie had not spoken a word to her Uncle at all the entire time they had been there. She was still upset with him for not trusting her and she was more worried about Sportacus. When Dr. Fells Good walked into the room she once again jumped out of her chair.
"Well how bad is it?" Stephanie asked.
"It isn't as bad as we thought. Sportacus has only 4 broken ribs and a badly bruised cheekbone. It will take at least 4 weeks to heal." Dr. Feels Good told her and Uncle Milford.
"Can I see him?" Stephanie asked.
"Yes, you can see him. He is in room 109 down the hall." He told Stephanie. She left the waiting room and Mayor Meanswell was going to follow but the doctor stopped him.
"Can I talk to you for a minute?" He asked Milford. The Mayor nodded and the two sat down and began to talk.
Stephanie walked hurriedly down the hall. She arrived at room number 109 and knocked on the door. Sportacus said to come in and she opened the door.
At first, Stephanie didn't recognize Sportacus' face. It was covered in purple-bluish bruises and the left side was swollen. Only one of his piercing Icelandic baby blues were showing as the swelling had closed up the other. Stephanie absorbed it all and then noticed that he wasn't wearing his blue uniform. His hat was missing as well and she came over to him. Sportacus tried to smile but it hurt. Stephanie sat down on the chair next to his bed.
"I wish that I could hold you in my arms but I fear that isn't possible." Sportacus said sadly.
"I wish you could too." Stephanie smiled back.
"Well, you can still play with my hair if you want." He said trying to cheer her up.
"Ok." She smiled and leaned over and put her hand into the wavy dirty blond hair. Then she got out of the chair and sat next to him on the bed. Sportacus could see she was trying to keep up a brave face but it was hard.
"Don't worry. In 4 weeks I'll be back to normal." Sportacus said. Stephanie knew that even if his ribs were healed in 4 weeks he wouldn't be able to do everything he used to for a while after that. She said nothing as she pulled her hand out of his hair. Then she leaned down and kissed his forehead. Then they heard a knock on the door.
To Be Continued…