Day 45: Intercom, Noon
The voices of the chattering patients in the library, which was not as quiet as should have been expected, were cut off by the intercom clicking on and Nurse Lydia's voice coming out in its familiar indifferent manner. It was almost as if she and the Head Doctor were splitting up the announcement duties these days.
"As you should all know by now, it is now time for lunch. Tacos and burritos will be served today, and each patient is allowed to choose what will go into their meal. The ingredients are beef, chicken, pork, beans, rice, lettuce, tomatoes, guacamole, cheese, and onions. There are also chips and salsa for side orders. Please enjoy your meal."
It sounded as if she was about to end it there, but then she spoke up again suddenly, having remembered something.
"There will also be a few new patients coming in this shift, so we would like to encourage any of you who have been feeling better to help orient them. Thank you for your cooperation."
And it clicked off for good this time.
"As you should all know by now, it is now time for lunch. Tacos and burritos will be served today, and each patient is allowed to choose what will go into their meal. The ingredients are beef, chicken, pork, beans, rice, lettuce, tomatoes, guacamole, cheese, and onions. There are also chips and salsa for side orders. Please enjoy your meal."
It sounded as if she was about to end it there, but then she spoke up again suddenly, having remembered something.
"There will also be a few new patients coming in this shift, so we would like to encourage any of you who have been feeling better to help orient them. Thank you for your cooperation."
And it clicked off for good this time.