Benjamin saved it and said, "I'll call you the next time there's a class reunion."
Shelly nodded. In fact, she might not go. Giving Benjamin her number was just… She did not know why she gave it to him. In any case, she had given it to him.
Benjamin saved her number. "Do you want me to send you back? I just finished my IV transfusion and am going back to school."
"What's wrong with you?" Shelly asked casually.
"I caught a cold. Isn't it flu season right now?" Benjamin quickly put on his mask again, afraid of infecting others. "I was afraid of spreading it to my roommates, so I came to see the doctor to get it treated earlier."
"Oh, okay." Shelly nodded, seemingly not interested in what he was saying.
"Let's go. I'll drive you." Benjamin wanted to leave with Shelly.
"No need. My house is not far from here. I'll take a taxi back myself."
"You're a woman with a child. It's quite dangerous–"
