They may actually open the expanded ER early, even if it’s not ready for a full patient load just so they have the slots available.”“What would ...appen to a new hospital?”“They’d be evaluated and have their number determined. It wouldn’t be zero. But existing programs would be frozen. And that means either local funding or we’re short-staffed.”“Rant #3!” I laughed. “Handcuffed by federal funding! That’s how the Feds forced the lower speed limits and higher drinking age on the states. In your. Without turning around, he said, "Have a seat, Rob. I'll be with you in a minute."Rob took a seat, impressed that Archer knew he was there without looking. Archer closed down the program and turned around to face Rob. He saw the look on Rob's face and chuckled."My monitor's older, and the glass screen glares. I have it turned a little to the side, and it let's me see people coming in by the reflection off the glass."Rob's face must have fallen because Archer laughed again. "All the masters have. I went over to Audrey, grabbed her hand and kissed it, like a gentleman of old.“At this rate, Audrey, we might have a completed script and score in six more weeks. I don’t know how to thank you?” I said.Since we were still in a clinch, we kissed and kissed some more. Damn!We finally separated as I said, “Come back tomorrow, we could inspire each other again?”Shaking her head, no, she said, “Richard, I’m not leaving here tonight, so I hope you’re ready to inspire me?”I took first, a deep breath. I was so lazy I never even bothered to reach for the remote. I sat there in the darkening room drinking my juice from the large container. When I woke, I had no idea how long I slept, only that it was very dark outside. I reached for my juice that I had placed on the table next to the couch. In its place I found a note. ‘Darling, I have asked you not to drink from the container. Not knowing how long you were going to sleep, I put it away. Please come to our room when you get up, and be sure to.