Mancunian

Temperatures here are warm compared to where you two are, it's 5ºc here in Manchester

Aloha Albert, are you wearing your winter woollies?

Thank you @Backwoods Boy, you reading and commenting means a lot to me.

That's how things sometimes happen with so much going on in a short space of time. Everything is looking good for the boys, I've got my fingers crossed that it keeps going that way. 🤞 I will admit writing with crossed fingers is not easy, lol. The next chapter will be posted midweek, is that okay? Thank you for commenting, your excitement for more is encouraging.

I think I'll be okay, he's a good guy with morals and a sense of fair play. That's why I love him.

That sounds like good advice, I like it. 👍

All I can add is that time will tell.

The Baxter Boys are good lads who had a good, although humble, upbringing, what's not to like?

The credit is deserved, my friend.

Let's hope they realise their good fortune and make the most of it 🤞

It is possible that Sister Judy overreacted, it may be due to her motherly nature toward her staff and younger patients. I have known her to rip into one patient in the past, but then he was a belligerent old military man, and I think on that occasion she was only acting . As for the medical students, it may be due to the example shown to them by a doctor they respect, or it could be that they are advanced in their training. Some nurses are more forgiving than others, Nurse Donna is one of those. Thank you for taking the time to comment, I appreciate it.

I'm happy to have provided both chapters, but sorry you will have to provide your own cheese and onion sandwich. Thanks for commenting, the next chapter will be posted mid-week.

The reality at Manchester Royal Infirmary is the same as at other NHS hospitals in the UK, they are understaffed. Due to staff working overtime and some use of agency staff, they manage to keep a reasonable staffing level each shift. We owe a great deal to our hardworking dedicated NHS staff who provide a service that is envied elsewhere. It's a shame that we cannot say the same about many of those in charge of our NHS. Thank you for reading and leaving a comment, it is appreciated.

You are right, they are getting the best help possible, let's hope it continues and helps them in the future. 🤞 Thank you for your support and for commenting Chris, I appreciate it.

Michael is in the best place he can be, the doctors and nurses do not discriminate against those who are homeless. What we do know from chapter one is that Michael is straight and accepts his brother, it tells us the brothers love each other as brothers do. We don't know how his time on the streets has affected him or his thoughts towards others, although I'm sure we will discover that in time. There will be surprises for both of the brothers, let's hope they are good ones. Charlie's thoughts and reactions are normal and are probably affected by living on the streets. Both of the brothers will need time to adjust, hopefully, the values they were brought up with will help them. 🤞 Thank you for your interesting insight and thoughts, they are welcome and appreciated.

Thank you @Albert1434, @raven1 is a great help in making the story the best it can be. Thank you for your support, my friend.

I certainly hope that you are right about Michael's recovery and that the boys do land on their feet (secretly I believe that you may be right, but don't tell everybody, let's keep it between us 😉). As you point out there is a world of difference between those who care and those who don't, luckily the boys have met people who care. Thank you for reading and taking the time to comment.

Good morning Nick, although I am in 'the old world'. Good morning, afternoon, evening to all. Hope you have or are having a good day.

Psst, for anyone interested, I've just posted another chapter.

Michael was exhausted. He had not been feeling well for a few days as his condition had deteriorated. When he felt someone shaking his shoulders, he became annoyed. "Charlie, please let me sleep," Michael pleaded. Half asleep, he rolled over. “I'm sorry to wake you up, Michael, but I need to take your vitals.” Michael felt dizzy and disoriented as he quickly tried to sit up. The feeling of something snaking across his face had him trying to swipe it away. He grimaced in discomfort as s

This captures the essence of them and the dire situation they were experiencing. I love it, thank you.

For some reason, I can't see any of @Albert1434's pics 😐

You are impatient, aren't you? You little devil. Okay, spread the word, I'll get it ready and post it later today.

Thank you @raven1 you help me to bring out the best in the story and the humour is part of the story too.

Do you mean follicles, testicles, wallet and watch? You know I love you really 😘