The doctor looked up from her notes. "I have a sore throat and a slight fever," I said. She nodded and reached for the light.
She pressed gently along my side. "It hurts when I take a deep breath," I told her. She marked something on the chart.
She asked how long it had been going on. "I've had this cough for almost a week," I said. She listened to my chest carefully.
I wasn't sure how serious it was. "Should I get some rest, or come back tomorrow?" I asked. She smiled and said rest first.
I just wanted to feel normal again. "How long until I feel better?" I asked. She said a few days with rest and water.