Subject: Medical Emergency – Need to Outsit Today Hi Joey, Living alone is hard, not just because of the rent or the kid, but mostly because I didn't plan for this kind of chaos. My neighbor is actually a retired firefighter who helps us with tools. When I saw the new drill down there, my heart did a little flip. If I can't come in, I'm not asking you to worry, just to keep an eye on the house while I'm gone. Last night, my back really snapped. The man at the clinic said I need surgery within twenty-four hours. I checked the schedule and the appointment was set for tomorrow. That means I have to leave the house now. I have to go to the hospital and get done with the procedure. It's a great surgery, which is why I'm so nervous about the recovery process. If I get sick again, I really don't want to cause any more problems for the kid or the rent. I'm taking the bus to the hospital now. I'm going to keep this message brief. I don't want to waste your time with more details. I just need to know I can swing by the gate later this morning if things go wrong. Please let me know where to go, and I'll drive straight there. If you need any more info or if I forget something, just call me back. I'm thinking the surgery is a quick fix, which is why I'm so happy I'm not stuck for months. Thanks for hanging out, even though I won't be there for the whole night. Sincerely, Alex