Mohammed had organised to deliver the soap at 9 AM to the pharmacy. Emmanuel, after much discussion, had reluctantly agreed to the plan. Christian decided to review patients in Accident and Emergency early, while Isabella went to talk to Michelangelo, so that he understood what was going to happen. It was 8 AM by the time Christian finished. There were two machete injuries, which would require suturing in theatre, a possible appendicitis and two obstructed pregnancies. Opening the door from onto the covered concrete walkway, he saw Isabella in the distance. She was running towards him frantically waving to him to stop. “Kim Yao is already on the ward,” she said breathlessly. “She’s making arrangements to take Michelangelo back with her.” “Get John the orderly and I’ll slow her down,” Christian said running in the direction of the paediatric ward. He slowed down as he entered the ward, composing himself and getting his growing anger under control.
