He felt a little stronger now, too.
Just then the man, whose name was Sahid, came into the room.
"You're awake. Good."
"How long have I been out?"
"Nearly two weeks."
"Two weeks?!"
"Yep. Who can blame you? You needed the rest you got. The doctor left some pain-killers with us, so that's why the pain isn't as bad."
"Oh."
"I'll tell you that I have never seen such ugly wounds like the ones I saw on your back when we turned you over and cut your shirt off. We were terrified that if we made one wrong move your back would split open!"
Cassim couldn't help but give a shocked whistle.
"Sorry. Go on."
"Luckily, that didn't happen. The doctor cleaned your wounds, closed the wounds on your back, and bandaged all the wounds that he could."
"What did you do with my clothes?"
"We have to burn them. They were useless anyay. They were covered in blood and stank really badly because of it. We got you some new clothes, though."
"What about my sword and dagger?"
"My wife cleaned them until they glistened in the sun, literally."
Cassim smiled at that.
"The doctor says that it'll take a few months for you to heal, especially your back."
About a month later the doctor said that Cassim could now sit up. With Sahid's help Cassim began to move into a sitting position, up against the headboard of the bed. As he went to use his legs to help push him back he stopped.
"Are you okay, Cassim?"
"I can't feel the lower part of my left leg."
The two men were silent.
"What aren't you telling me?"
"About the lower part of your left leg."
"What about it?"
"Well, you don't really have it anymore."
"What?!"
The doctor uncovered Cassim's left leg. His eyes widened, and his face drained of all color when he saw the lower part of the pant leg was flat!
The lower part of his left leg was gone!
The room spun crazily before his eyes then all went black!
He awoke to Sahid gently slapping his face.
"You okay?"
"Please tell me that didn't just happen."
"Sorry. I can't."
A year passed since Sahid had rescued Cassim! He was now fully healed and ready to go back to Agrabah. Sahid was going to give him a ride in the wagon.
His wife, Rebecca, handed Cassim a box. He opened it and took out one of her paintings.
"Thank you."
He hugged her.
"Thank you. Thank you for everything."
"You're always welcome here."
"I know. I'll drop by whenever I get the chance."