Mahong's investigation was still ongoing, and Jimmy was about to endure the most painful week of his life. His wound was both numb and itchy, which wasn't a big deal, but the real challenge was the liquid diet—it was becoming unbearable for an otherwise healthy young man.
Although the food was nutritionally balanced by a dietitian specifically for Jimmy, to replenish all necessary energies and elements, it tasted bad and lacked satiety. It was manageable for the first day or two, but as days passed, his body started to protest, craving some normal food.
Jimmy had visited the hospital to check his wound and change his bandages, then drove to the office.
Jimmy, "Mahong, how is it going?"
Mahong looked up at Jimmy, "What are you doing here? Is your wound okay?"
Jimmy nodded, "Walking is fine, but I can't do any vigorous exercise, and the food I've been eating lately isn't sustaining enough for that."
