But he chose to keep it secret for her.
Doctor Leighton nodded at them and said, "I'll go ahead and get busy."
"Aldana, have you ever fallen from a high place before?"
Ellen asked somewhat unwillingly.
Aldana yawned, "No, I haven't."
"Then how did you..."
"Alright, alright," Aldana interrupted her, linking her arm, "I'm a bit hungry. Eric, shall we go out for a walk and find a place to eat something?"
Eric nodded, put on his coat, and led the way.
Only then did Aldana remember Jimmy Blythe; she turned her head, a little embarrassed, and asked, "Mr. Blythe, would you like to join us for a meal?"
Jimmy smiled warmly and shook his head at them: "I have some things to attend to. Once the surgery is successful tomorrow, you can treat me to a meal."
Aldana pursed her lips and smiled lightly, "It's settled then. I'll treat you to a meal."
Jimmy nodded and watched the figures of Aldana and the others as they left. After a moment, he slowly withdrew his gaze.
