“He’s fine, and no.” “Did he see his doctor yet?” “Not yet. The soonest we could get an appointment was tomorrow.” Her exhale makes the speaker crackle. “That’s good. Are you keeping his chin clean?” “Yes.” “And are you washing it twice a day?” I don’t notice the small smile on my face until it’s too late. “I’ve been triple-washing it every day since he’s a messy eater.” “Even better. And you’re not using hydrogen peroxide or alcohol, right? That’s bad for stitches.” “Yes.” “And did you schedule an appointment to get them taken out?” “I did.” “Good. Hopefully it heals before his trip.” “About
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