0050: Let's Call A Truce

At the City's Hospital:

Ida walked into the ward with a big smile and a lunchbox. Nathaniel was sitting on the bed. The color was back in his face and he seemed to be recovering faster than expected.

He was no longer looking bony as the first time and was starting to look more recognizable. He even gave Ida a smile as she walked in.

"I see you are recovering quite well, old man. You look happy today."

Nathaniel's smile widened. "It's because of the marvelous doctor father has gotten for me. Every one of his medical sessions leaves me rejuvenated. I can feel my bones again."

Ida's smile disappeared and her head snapped up. "Father was here?"

Nathaniel nodded with a big smile. That was when she noticed there were several bouquets of flowers hanging around the bedside. There was a big basket of fruits on the table too. How did she miss all these?

Nathaniel even had an apple in his hand. "Look," He stretched out his arms. "The ointment the doctor applied has caused all my sca