He was going to have to cancel his appointment for the second time in two weeks. Hal had had to cancel last week’s lab-testing because of an unexpected problem with his vehicle. Luckily, he had found out before the “24-hour-Cancelation” excusable deadline and wouldn’t be charged out-of-pocket for rescheduling. But this time, throughout the appointment ‘morning of,’ he’d gotten too ill to go.
He wondered how many times people had used that ‘excuse’ when it wasn’t actually true.
“Probably a lot.” Hal thought. “Darn those liars and shame on those unfair medical insurance deadlines too. Life doesn’t follow a script!”
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Great story Susan! 🙂 I enjoyed it!
Thanks! I think most of us have been there. 😉
I think so, too 😌😅😄
Thoughts worth a thousands words though.
Aren’t they!
Thanks. ❤
Yes they are 💚💚💛💛
Yep! Too true, Suan. Excellent storytelling.
😊 Thanks, Eugenia. Hope you have a Happy New Year!
You’re welcome, Susan and may 2023 bring you joy!
Good story, Susan.
I cannot see the name “Hal” without this playing in my head:
DAVE: Open the pod bay doors, Hal.
HAL: I’m sorry, Dave. I’m afraid I can’t do that.
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LOL…thanks. Yep. The same voices echoed in my mind. Cheers!
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