“Well, Ma’am, don’t worry. Your love’s gonna be able to safely kiss you. His lips are intact.”
“Are there… Any… Yknow…?”
“What? No, no, it’s good news there, too! His brain was missed. He won’t be paralyzed or anythin’! In fact, the jawbone was the only harmed part! Other than some broken skin and cut veins. And those’ll heal with time.”
“Thank god…”
“Your boyfriend’s got a strong dental plan. They’ll pay to get his whole-ass lower JAW replaced! It’ll be like that whole issue never happened!”
“Can I see him?”
“Give it an hour. Man’s restin’ after surgery.”
“Thanks, Mr. Conagher.”
“Dr., Ma’am. But the credit ain’t mine. I’m just a messenger here with the actual surgeon. He didn’t wanna meetcha. He’s a little… Eccentric.”
“Still, thanks…”