Chapter 441 - Forgive me? (7)

12 May, Military base hospital, City K

Phillip quickly said, "They think you are crazy?"

Matthew, knowing that they were worried he had totally lost it, paused for a couple for a couple of seconds before responding, firstly shaking his head. "Phillip, no. It is standard for soldiers to have annual physical examinations. Failure does not automatically mean that you cannot serve, it depends on a multitude of other things, including your posting and your responsibilities. My rank automatically requires me to have regular security clearance checks. That includes six-monthly psychological evaluations in addition to financial screening and other checks including a polygraph. You know about the financial screening tests, as you must deal with the paperwork managing the blind trust all my assets are in. I am due both the annual physical and the six-monthly psychological examinations within the next few week, so it has been decided to bring them forward to now."

Major Yu, who had been listening to the conversation moved over and added "Mr Rong, until the General's shoulder re-evaluation is completed, he is off active duty."

Suddenly something dawned on Phillip and he said, "But everyone is worried that he will not be able to help himself and get involved."

Matthew, seeing that Phillip had jumped to the conclusion he wanted said "I believe that is correct. To reassure everyone that I will not get involved, I have agreed to be admitted until the re-evaluation and examinations are done."

"They better lock you up in the crazy ward to make sure you stay away from my sister," interjected Chester.

"You mean my wife," came Matthew's immediate response. "As to where I am admitted to, that is not your choice, it is a medical decision, not mine or your decision."

"They better, or I will have her moved from here to another hospital away from you."

Major Yu, sensing that situation was about to result in a physical confrontation moved between Chester and Matthew before adding "Mr Yao, Madam Rong may be your sister, but the General is her husband. She is entitled as the spouse of a serving office to treatment here, and to be realistic moving her unnecessarily could cause further complications for her. If, when she can be moved and that is her choice, I will support it, but not currently. But I will give you a warning. As you are not a direct family member of a member of the military, only Madam Rong's brother…"

Phillip, angry that Chester's position as his husband interrupted "And try my husband, my brother's in-law both by his marriage and mine."

Major Yu looked at Matthew who said "That is correct. They were married in March in Las Vegas. While they cannot legally marry here under the law, their marriage is recognised as it is legal where they married."

Nodding Major Yu continued "Mr Yao, that fact does not matter. Mr Rong, as the General's brother, can come in and see both the General and Madam Rong, but it is a courtesy that is extended to you simply due to the General's rank. But you cause trouble you will be ejected from the hospital and barred from entry. My obligation as one of the senior medics here is to protect the patients under our care, and if that means banning people from entry into the hospital, I will see it done. I can promise you this General Rong while being allowed to visit his wife, while being a patient will not be allowed free access to her, and will be banned if it is deemed not in her interests."

"Well her interests say that now," responded Chester.

"Chester, shut up," Matthew spat out.

Putting a hand on Matthew, Major Yu said "General, actually he is correct. You have not even had a shower since everything happened and have dust and rubble on you. Your wife has multiple open wounds that not only require proper cleaning but suturing. Your current condition risks her getting further infected. Now, go with the nurses over there who will complete your admission procedures and get you settled in a ward."

When Matthew finally left the waiting room in the company of the nurses, Phillip said "Doctor, is everything as bad as it seems?"

"Mr Rong and Mr Yao, please sit."

Once the two of them sat, Major Yu continued "It seems that the two of you are worrying about our siblings for no real reason. The physical injuries Madam Rong has are treatable, it is just getting everything organised and doing what is necessary. There are signs that her amnesia will only be temporary, and she will remember everything. I do not know, nor do I need to know the full story of everything that has been going on between the General and Madam Rong, but we have psychologists here that will deal with the consequences of whatever happened."

Chester said "Doctor, my sister's first marriage was abusive, but a friend in the last few weeks finally convinced her to see a counsellor at a women's service to deal with that and its impacts on her current situation."

That surprised Major Yu. Yes, the information in Madam Rong's file for her background check did indicate a problematic marriage, but to the extent she needed help now during her second marriage, he wondered as to the extent of what happened. Could that be impacting her? "Mr Yao, could you please see to all that information being given the staff so that anything can be coordinated."

After seeing Chester nod, Major Yu continued "And in reality, the General's admission is simply to stop him being a nuisance, not only to Madam Rong's recovery but in the military's investigation in what happened in City F. He cannot return to active duty until I re-clear him, and with him being a patient he can be restricted in what he does."

Phillip retorted "Good Luck with that. He could never be controlled as a child; I want to see you do that with him as an a.d.u.l.t." This drew laughter from Chester.

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