Chapter 88: First Visit
Dr. Myers stood at the foot of the bed, flipping through Claire’s chart one last time before looking up at Cassidy and Clara with a calm, reassuring smile.
"Well," he said, closing the chart gently, "Claire’s doing well. There are no signs of infection, no fever, no unusual swelling around the wound. The stitches are clean, and everything looks as expected."
Cassidy nodded, her eyes fixed on him.
"She’s able to eat, talk, and use the bathroom on her own," he continued. "That tells us she’s strong enough to continue recovering at home."
Clara stepped forward. "I’ve got the supplies ready for changing her bandages."
Dr. Myers smiled. "Good. You both already know how to handle the dressing and give her medication, so just keep doing what you’ve been doing. Make sure the wound stays clean and dry, and don’t hesitate to come back if anything seems off."
He paused for a moment and added, "And with that said, she’s officially cleared to go home today."
Claire practically bounced in bed when she heard the news. "I can really go home today?" she asked, her eyes wide with excitement.
Dr. Myers chuckled. "Yes, you can. You’ve done great, Claire. I’ll see you again in three to five days for a follow-up. We’ll check the healing and decide when to take out the stitches."
Claire turned to Cassidy, beaming. "We’re going home!"
Cassidy smiled and brushed a hand gently over her daughter’s hair. "Yes, baby. We’re going home."