As it turned out, Mark only gained two pounds, which he doubted would protect him from his partner's ire. While the doctor prattling on about how well his fracture had healed, Mark decided not to mention his weight at all and, if April pressed, mention only the gain, not the amount.
Sighing as he waited for the therapist, Mark knew he couldn't even give his normal cheering up package to April. Chocolates might well get thrown back at him. A quick consultation with sympathetic nurses produced the suggestion of a herbal tea selection with a lovely new cup.
