Chapter 97: Uncertainty and the Labor Union
Chapter 97 - Uncertainty and the Labor Union
As the weather cooled, life became more bearable for the overweight, sparing them from sweating under the scorching sun.
Johnny, his face pale, sat in the consultation room of a pharmacy doctor’s office, handing over a prescription.
The doctor glanced at it briefly before looking at Johnny’s arms. “Mind if I take a look?”
Johnny shook his head. “Of course not, as long as you give me the medicine.”
The doctor examined Johnny’s fractured arms. The bones were healing well. The radius, being a bone prone to fractures, often broke under forceful impacts, but its recovery wasn’t usually prolonged—even in someone of Johnny’s age.
Functionally, the fractures didn’t interfere much with daily life anymore. Johnny’s grip strength had returned, though the pain he described was peculiar. He reported sudden, excruciating bursts of pain, despite an otherwise normal recovery.
The hospital had recently faced some challenges and refused to provide him with painkillers. Instead, his attending physician referred him to this pharmacy.
“While I’m not sure why you’re in pain, if you need the medication, I can prescribe it,” the doctor said.