“Can you tell her to stop talking so much please, she’s been nonstop!” came Alfie’s voice from next door. “Some of us are trying to rest.” The nurse rolled her eyes. “Don’t worry, I’ll make sure to change his dressing very vigorously today.” She winked at Alice as she turned to leave. “Right, Alfred Mack, I hope you’re ready for a cold, firm hand.” “Oh well, your husband is a very lucky man. I’m surprised he lets you out the house in the morning with that bedside manner.”
