The negative CAT scan and Dr Morgan’s assertion that there was nothing wrong with his brain did little to reassure Rick. A month had passed since his traumatic experience and thus far he had not spoken to anyone about it. Unless he did, he suspected he would end up in a mental institution. For this reason, he made the decision to call Gary with the intention of confiding in him.
“Look, why don’t you come down for the weekend? There’s something I need to discuss with you.”
“The fact is I’m supposed to be in Little Carlton then – doing detecting work.”
“For God’s sake, don’t go there!”
“What is the matter with you?”
is“That’s what we have to talk about. It’s urgent!”
The sigh from the other phone gave new meaning to ‘heavy’. But to Rick’s relief, it came accompanied with acceptance.
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