| [Lucky] | Uh. Who are you supposed to be? |
| [Miner] | Howdy! |
| [Miner] | Sorry, am I in your way? I thought this was, like, the fitness room. |
| [Miner] | I had a bit of a scare the other day, with some chest pain. |
| [Miner] | So, I've been trying to be a little more cautious about my health. |
| [Miner] | An old buddy of mine used to tell me, "You've only got one body! You better treat it right!" |
| [Miner] | I should've listened. And after getting a lil' spooked on that train ride, I figured I could at least give this hospital a visit. |
| [Miner] | How about you? What are you in for? |
| [Lucky] | Oh, uh...something about a rotator cuff. Can't use my arm. |
| [Lucky] | Now I'm stuck here. It sucks. |
| [Miner] | Hmm. How about we do a workout together? |
| [Miner] | That friend I mentioned showed me all kinds of stretches. |
| [Miner] | But before that, I wanna feel the difference in strength between your two shoulders. |
| [Miner] | Let's try something... |
| [Miner] | Hold your arm out and gimme a big thumbs up. |
| [Miner] | Good! Now flip it to a thumbs down if you're tired of me already. |
| [Miner] | I'm gonna gently cup my hands around yours. |
| [Miner] | You'll feel a slight push from me, but try slowly moving your arm up and down. |
| [placeholder for misses and whatnot] | |
| [Miner] | I think that's enough! |
| [Miner] | Now, we'll do the real thing. |
| [Miner] | Relax and let your mind wander. You might hear people from outside. |
| [Miner] | That's perfectly fine. Just clear your mind, feel the rhythm, and do the reps at your own pace. |
| [Miner] | Let's begin. 20 reps, now. |
[After 5 reps]
| Yo. Did you see who got admitted here the other day? | |
| Lucky Jonronero. | |
| ...who's that? | |
| Seriously? The...baseball player? On the Middlesea Scales? | |
| Like, one of the biggest names on the team? | |
| ... | |
| All-star pitcher? And, as of this season, number one for homeruns? | |
| Not ringing a bell. I don't do baseball. | |
| Okay. Well. He's a local celebrity. | |
| That makes two of us! | |
| ...not really, no. |
[Phase 2]
| [Lucky] | "One of the biggest names on the team"... |
| [Lucky] | ...if that's so true, how come nobody's reached out? |
| [Lucky] | No phone call from Coach, no visits from my teammates, no flowers or "get well soon" card... |
| [Lucky] | All I got was a couple of pieces of fanmail. At least someone remembers me... |
| [Lucky] | What's the point of all this again? |
| [Miner] | It's just a little test. And yup, looks like that shoulder got real weak. |
| [Lucky] | If it's so weak, why don't I just work out? Pump it back into shape. |
| [Miner] | Ha! If you try to lift weights, your body'll topple like a stack of twigs. |
| [Miner] | You need some gentle tension... |
| [Miner] | Oh! Hold on a tick... |
| [Miner] | I've got some bungee cord in my bag! |
| [Miner] | This'll be perfect. Now, grab the cord. |
| [Miner] | Slowly pull it inward, without turning your body. |
| [placeholder for misses and whatnot] | |
| [Miner] | That's the exercise! |
| [Miner] | Easy, right? Just feel the rhythm, and let your mind wander. |
| [Miner] | 20 more reps, now. |
[After 5 reps]
| [Mrs. Stevenson] | Doctor...um, if it isn't a bother... |
| [Mrs. Stevenson] | ...would today be a good day for me to see my husband? |
| [Mrs. Stevenson] | I still can't find him. |
| What? Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry, ma'am...! | |
| (Ian!!! When we did the hand-off, you were supposed to move Mrs Stevenson to her husband's room!!!) | |
| (S-Sorry!!! I was busy. Everything was kinda falling apart, remember?) | |
| So sorry for the wait, follow me, we'll get you moved right away. | |
| [Mrs. Stevenson] | Oh, thank you kindly... |
| I'll make sure the nurse knows where you're staying now, and we'll move over all of your belongings. | |
| [Mrs. Stevenson] | Will there be enough room for all of us? Even my children? |
| Wait, your family is here too? | |
| I think she means the birds. | |
| Oh. | |
| Uh...yeah, there'll be room! We'll get the whole Stevenson family together! |
[Phase 3]
| [Lucky] | I wasn't expecting everyone here to be so...chatty. |
| [Miner] | Why not? |
| [Lucky] | I don't know. Every hospital visit I've ever had was all business. |
| [Lucky] | Get in, get out. No small-talk, no life story. |
| [Lucky] | Aren't we here to get patched up so we get back out to work? |
| ... | |
| [Lucky] | Anyway. I know you're tryin' to help, but...I still don't really feel anything. |
| [Miner] | Exactly! It doesn't hurt, right? |
| [Lucky] | Uh...no? |
| [Miner] | Then you're doin' swell! |
| [Lucky] | Alright. I did your workout. Now what? |
| [Miner] | Now we rest up for a second...then we do it again! |
| [Lucky] | Again?! |
| [Miner] | Yep. The point isn't for it to be difficult...it's for you to do over and over. Like a routine. |
| [Lucky] | And then...I'll be back to peak performance? |
| [Miner] | I can't promise that. But if you keep at it...you'll get your movement back eventually. |
| [Miner] | Let's do another set. |
| [Miner] | This will be our cooldown, so let's do them slower. |
| [Miner] | Hold the stretch for three beats for each rep, instead of one. |
| [placeholder for misses and whatnot] | |
| [Miner] | Great job! |
| [Miner] | Let's end strong! 20 reps, and then we're done. |
[After 5 reps]
| Knock, knock! Good morning, Mr Stevenson! | |
| We have a special guest for you today... | |
| Wha...? | |
| Your wife is here! She's going to be moved to this room. | |
| [Mrs. Stevenson] | Sweetie! Ohhh, look at you, your leg... |
| Stacy! There you are! | |
| [Mrs. Stevenson] | You had me worried sick, you know. |
| (The reunion! It's finally happening!) | |
| (Oh my god, Ian, look...she's holding his hannd so gently. Now his lip is starting to quiver...) | |
| (H-he's gonna cry...I can't handle it...) | |
| Everyone, come in here! | |
| Aw, now that's a precious sight. You lovebirds are back together! | |
| Ohmygoshhh, you two are so cute! | |
| Woah, the birds are flying in on their own! | |
| I'm sorry for worrying you. Could you find it in your heart to forgive a clumsy old oaf like me? | |
| [Mrs. Stevenson] | In a heartbeat. |
| Awwww! | |
| Someone go get the Intern! Where are they? | |
| I think they're doing some other thing, with that baseball guy. | |
| Really? They're missing out- oh my gosh, he's showing her the photo he kept by the bed! | |
| *sniffle* | |
| Ian's crying! Ian's actually crying for real! |
[End of session]
| [Miner] | Phew! Good workout. |
| [Miner] | I think we'll stop for the day. |
| [Lucky] | Are you sure? That was...short. |
| [Miner] | No need to push ourselves! One day at a time. |
| [Miner] | Great work today! |
