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the patient wait
the rest dial again and again
drinking too much coffee
and pacing

here comes the kid
breezing in the door

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worry, my old friend


thought I kicked you out
changed the locks

but I wasn't sure
unbolted, unlocked, unlatched
peeked out: nobody

but here you are:
will the car make it to the funeral
will the check stretch till I get back
should I have gotten gas
at that last, high priced, place
did I pack enough medical supplies
are these directions really adequate

did I bring them?