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Change of plans
R.: Right here. And here, sometimes, if I do this, and also a little bit right here.
D.: Right here?
R.: Ouch!
D.: So right there. Alright. Eyes open wide.
R.: Ahh.
D.: No 'ahh' this time. Just open your eyes wide. I'm going to take a peek inside.
R.: Okay.
D.: Okay. Pupils are dilated.
R.: Is that bad?
D.: Tilt your head to the left for me. Does that hurt?
R.: A little.
D.: What if you do this?
R.: Yes.
D.: We're going to do a few X-rays. Follow S. here into the back, if you would.
R.: Is something wrong with me?
S.: Why don't you come with me, sir.
D.: R., I'm going to run a few tests. I'll need you to stay here overnight.
R.: But my kids. I have to pick them up.
D.: Call your wife, if you would. Time is important.
R.: Will you tell me what's wrong?
D.: I'd like to run these tests. Then we'll talk.
R.: I have to stay. Right. Can you get the kids? ... No. I don't know why. He won't tell me. ... Three X-rays. Right. No, I'll be at work tomorrow. ... I'm sorry. I don't know what to tell you, sweetheart. ... I'm a little nervous, yeah. ... Okay. Maybe a little scared. ... They won't tell me a (censored) thing. I don't even know what they're going to do to me tonight. ... I know. I'll try to call when I'm done.
D.: Okay. Let's have you lie down right here. This may hurt a little.
R.: (grunts)
D.: Good. Good.
S.: Do you need me to assist with anything?
D.: Yes, actually.
D.: Okay, R. We're going to do something called a spinal tap right now. No, don't try to talk. The anesthesia should be taking effect. You might feel a little bit of a twinge, but this will be over shortly. S., help me turn him onto his side. Hold him. Right there.
S.: Shh. It'll all be alright.
D.: You got him?
S.: I got him.
D.: Hold tight.
S.: Don't worry about a thing. Just watch my eyes.
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