Sick Jim
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"102.6", said Sarah sadly. "I'm sorry, Jim but you'll have to stay in bed today". Jim waved her off and fell asleep. Sarah smiled at her only son and gave him a kiss on his forehead. Then, she left Jim to rest. Before she closed his door, Sarah whispered "feel better".
It was midday when Jim wakes up again. He felt better so he decided to get dressed and go downstairs. When he gets downstairs, Jim spots his mother and friend, Dr. Delbert Doppler, talking to each other. Jim joins them but their response to his appearance is not what he expected.
"Jim, what are you doing up"? Sarah asked shocked. "You're suppose to be in bed".
"I feel better, Mom", protested Jim. "Really, I do".
"Considering you woke up with a fever of 102, I would recommend you stay in bed for the rest of today", said Delbert before feeling Jim's forehead. "Maybe even all day tomorrow".
Jim started to protest but Sarah sat him down and put a thermometer in his mouth. Jim crossed his arms and pouted but sent a glare at Sarah and Delbert once in a while. After a few minutes, Sarah takes the thermometer out and hands it to Delbert.
"Hmmm…Sarah, do you have any medicine for young James"? Delbert asked handing the thermometer back to Sarah.
"I do have medicine but I'm not sure if its strong enough for him to take", said Sarah before looking up at Delbert.
Jim was watching them in horror. He was about to run off but thought better of it.
"Wait here for a second boys", said Sarah walking to the kitchen. "Let me see if its ok for Jim to take".
Jim gulped in fear and tried to run away but was reframed from doing so by Delbert.
"Now, now Jim there's no reason to run away", said Delbert struggling to keep a grip on Jim. "Good grief boy, you must really not want to take that medicine".
Sarah came back from the kitchen with a frustrated look on her face.
"I can't find the medicine for some reason", said Sarah confused and frustrated. "I have to go down to the market to grab some but I really don't want to leave my baby home alone".
Jim blushed and hid his face in his hands.
"Mom", Jim whined. "I'm not a baby".
"Don't worry, Sarah", said Delbert putting his hand on her shoulder. "I can take care of Jim while you go grab the medicine".
"Really, Delbert"? Sarah asked. "Are you sure you can take care of Jim? He can be a handful".
"I've taken care of James many times", said Delbert with a smile. "This shouldn't be any different".
"You had others help you out though", said Sarah a little weary. "You'll be all alone on this".
"I'll be fine", said Delbert. "I promise".
Sarah thought about it for a minute but agreed to let Delbert to take care of Jim for a while.
"Ok, there's food in the fridge in case either of you get hungry and Delbert, if you need any help with Jim, the neighbors can help you", said Sarah before giving Jim a kiss on his cheek. "Be good".
Then, she left the two boys to go to the market.