Now that they were alone, Gerald could ask questions, “What happened, Brother-in-law? The news of your death is all over the place.”

Tim gave him an encouraging smile and advised him, “Take a rest. There's so much to talk about.”

“I got it …”

He stopped abruptly when the door opened and Dr. Morgan walked in. Without sparing Tim a glance, he walked to Gerald's bed and pulled down the bottom lid of his eye to ascertain how healthy the underneath was.

He nodded his head in ...