he was running latetold him hed visit today

while calling for visiting hours hed check up on him 

the desk answered

she gave him the hours 

May I speak with Room 313 bed 1

One moment, please. 

313. Bed 1.

Yes maam

I’m . . I'm so so terribly sorry . . your friend expired.

    expired

   expired

he didnt think we had expiration dateswhere would that be

written behind himbehind his back

he only used a mirror to shave

hed have to check that out 

Frankie expired

Yes. I’m afraid so sir, I am terribly sorry. 

You said

            May I ask your name please

I’m a new volunteer, my name is Mary.

   Mary your last name please

Sir, I wouldn’t be comfortable sharing it. Perhaps . . Mary S.

Mary S  Yes  Thank you Mary S 

                                       that was sufficient hed share with her supervisor  expired isnt something one wants to hear over the telephone

You’re welcome, sir. 

she beat him hanging up

either she was enthusiastic tending another call  or coolly efficient

Mary he repeated Mary S  Mary Snake  No rattle

1758,  Sunday,  28  8. 22

1131,  Monday,  29  8. 22