Tombstone Estate

[Doc Holliday]

Location: Tombstone Estate, Planet Gran Canaria, Omega 49 System

After several days of rest, John Holliday finally found himself on his feet for the first time in awhile. Holding on to the door frame of his room, he began slowly making his way towards his master living room in hopes to find someone. His voice wasn't very strong so yelling wasn't an option. He finally found his way to the entry of his master living room. There, he saw Midori sitting and reading a book over a cup of tea.

"Dahlin'" he said the best he could.
Seeing him on his feet, she got to her own and ran over to him, "John, what you doing out of bed?"
He then looked at her as she took a supportive position at his side and smiled, "I'm tired of sleeping."
Slowly, she escorted him to the couch, "so how you feel?"
"I still feel drunk," he replied as she helped him to sit down.

As she poured him a cup of tea, he noticed the book she was reading.
"Of Mice and Men," he read aloud. He then questioned his wife, "I didn't know you liked John Steinbeck?"
She just smiled and handed him his tea.

"Well, while you sleep, I also read Edgar Rice Burroughs," she replied. "So, John, how you feel?"
"Better," replied John, "beat but better."
"Your doctor took you off the fluids this morning," Midori explained, "he think you need to move around."
They sat and talked before finally she got him back to his feet and they walked about the large living room. John began to find his strength as they did. As they walked, the doctor arrived for his check of his patient.

"Well this is a pleasant sight indeed," he said, watching the two walk. Walking over to John, he sat him down to examine him.
"So how do you feel?" he asked.
"Better," he answered, "weak but better."
The doctor spoke as he examined, "you'll get your strength back as you move about but don't push yourself."
He then went silent as he listened to his chest and back via his stethoscope. He nodded as he finished.
"Sounds clear inside," he said, "Try getting yourself somewhat active but nothing strenuous. Hopefully in a few days I can clear you to fly."

"Now," he began, addressing both John and Midori, "John, I want you to consider something. With your past respiratory history, you may want to consider a transplant. Although you are cured of the tuberculosis and the pneumonia, the damage left behind is permanent. With modern surgery and laser cutting tools, recovery time is actually less than what you just went through, considerably less. You don't have to do it but it will make things easier for you. The organs are available."

John paid attention as the doctor spoke and then commented, "Do remember, Sir, I too am a doctor so I know of modern procedures."
"Yes, you are," his doctor replied, "but you are not a respiratory specialist as I am."
"Very well, then. Midori and I will discuss the matter privately," responded John.
With a gentle pat on the back, the doctor left the Estate.

For the time, nothing was said of the transplant potential as John only wanted to spend some time with his wife. He would also do some comm work once his mind was cleared for it.

*more to come*

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