*Earrrrcccchhhhh*
"Well, right now; we can use a hand.
Could you open the door please, while we get him inside?"
"Sure thing.
Keys please."
"Left pants pocket.
Ooooo..….those aren't keys."
"Sorry.
*Jingle*
I got 'em. Be right back.
Hun, grab his legs."
"But what if….."
"Will be easier to carry now that we are on open ground."
"Got it."
"One, two, three...…Lift."
"YOU GUYS COMING?"
"Give us a minute.
...…..I tell you. Everything is fast-paced nowadays.
Has anyone ever taught these kids that slow and steady wins the race?"
"Maybe we should stop saying the word race."
"Why?"
"Because then they will think that that is what life is. Nothing but a race."
"But life is not all about a race. A race to what? Death?"
"That's why you should stop saying the word I'll race you to the finish."
"Come on. Come on. Come on.
Almost there."
"I got the door, can you draw a bath please, K?"
"One bathroom or two?"
".....I'd go with two."
"My pleasure."
"Set him down in this office chair; slowly now.
And...…*Phuuuuu*
I don't know what Tai has been feeding you, Son; but you're heavier than a horse."
"Hun.
*Slap*
"Ouch.
He can't hear me."
"But I can.
Say you're sorry."
"Again, he can't hear me."
"But I can."
"Fine.
I...….."
"BATHS READY?"
"For who?"
"BOTH of you."
"Go on. I'll wheel him to the one down here. You go upstairs."
"See you in a few."
".....See you in a few.
…Okay, tough guy. Time to get you cleaned up."
"In need of my assistance anymore, or are you all good?"
"Ummm...I think we're good.
Don't want to overuse you if you have somewhere you need to be."
"You're not. I'm offering."
"Then I don't have anything off the top of my head, but you're free to stay and make yourself welcome.
I'll call you once he wakes."
"Thanks.
Door opened, or closed?"
"Closed please.
You clean him up, I'll do your house.
When he wakes, I want him to walk into a dream."
"Just don't move anything that it will be hard for me to find later."
"Mr. Heartchild.....you gotta trust me.
I got this."
"Okay then."