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That evening I got the doctor to accompany me to the pit, so he could observe my treating Ayitey, and make sure I was doing it right. The overseer ask why the doctor was with me, and the doctor said he wanted to check his patient, and that he had further instructions. The doctor watched me and gave me instructions, as I performed the procedure. He said he was confident I could handle it, and we both left the pit.
On the way home Araway ask me all about Ayitey condition, and wanted to know how I was doing. It told him every thing seemed to be going smooth, that the doctor had checked on Ayitey before we left. He ask me if it would be better to keep Ayitey in the infirmary for the next ten days, said he knew how I felt about him. He said I could stay there during the day with the doctor, and help him anyway I could. He said there was a storage room, just off the infirmary waiting room, where Ayitey could be housed at night.
I told Araway that would be great, but what about not having him on the job. He reminded of the slave that Kwaku had bought, when I had accompanied him to the auction. He said the older man had recovered and was back on the job, but that he was doing lighter work. I thanked him and told him I couldn’t wait to tell Ayitey and the doctor.
Once at home I told Orsty what had happened, and what a great solution Araway had found. Orsty winked at me, and commented on Araway getting soft. Araway said I’ve got a heart, I know how much this means to Zac. Besides, he said, this may keep Zac out of trouble for awhile. Orsty laughed and said that would be an accomplishment.
We had our meal, then I took my shower and went to the back porch. Soon Orsty joined me with drinks and a snack, and he ask me all about Ayitey. He wanted to know why I had become such good friends with Ayitey. I told him I didn’t know, but that I was attracted to him from day one. He told me he wouln’t pry any further, but was glad I had found a friend, even if he was a slave. We talked a little more, then decided to get some sleep.