Village Voice June/July 2014 | Page 24

40 minutes later, she reappeared, “I haven’t forgotten you. I’ll be back with some pain relief, just as soon as the doctor gives his authorisation.” Another 30 minutes ticked by. Care nurse reappeared again. “I still haven’t forgotten you. I’ll be back as soon as I have the doctor’s permission.” Finally, after another 20 minutes, Nurse entered with ONE tiny tablet in a polythene measuring cup. “Would you like some tea or coffee, and some biscuits?” she asked. “A glass of water and some tea, white, no sugar, please