The call was abruptly ended. 

Leon was frustrated. Returning to Bernice, he inquired, "Can you walk?" 

Bernice made contact with him. After a brief moment of hesitation, Leon accepted it and let her to rest on him. After a few seconds of barely getting to their feet, she sagged back down in agony. "I’m sorry; the pain is too much. I am unable to walk. Could you carry me, Leon?” 

Leon surveyed the area. He pivoted and proceeded towards the nurse office. He returned a little later carrying a wheelchair. 

"Hop in."

Bernice clenched her jaw, but there was nothing she could do. He pushed her along as she sat...