The two of them talked as they entered the apartment together.
Gem carefully placed Forsythia on the bed, grabbed a blanket to cover her, and adjusted the room temperature with the air conditioning remote control.
Looking at the nervous man, the woman laughed and said, "Dr. Mamet told me the surgery was simple. She used a Western-style treatment for me. I'll be able to swim in the pool in three days."
"No, you need at least a month."
"Don't worry, Gem. I know my own body. If I can't handle it, I won't force myself. But you, if you're feeling uncomfortable, don't hide it from me. Your fourth treatment is coming up in a few days, and that day... "
"Don't think about my fourth treatment."
"Gem."
"Be good and listen. That's settled."
When Yigol Foster brought Audrey and Clive back, Gem was just serving a bowl of soup that was made entirely according to the post-operative care instructions on Dr. Mamet's note.
"Where's Mommy?" Audrey asked.
