Rebirth: a short story
“Dottore? Dottore! ” Alessandra ran to Marco’s side and turned him over. “We need some help here!,” she called out. Doctor Giacobbe Ribesi ran in and immediately began to check on Marco. “What happened?,” he asked her. “I don’t know. I just walked in to give Doctor Mascetti some test results and found him slumped over in his chair. I tried to waken him, but he didn’t respond. Is he alright, Doctor?” “Give me a minute. Get on the phone and call for an ambulance.” Alessandra went to the phone and dialed for help. Marco began to move his head and his eyes fluttered open. “Wha-? What’s going on?,” he said groggily. “Lay still, Marco. You were passed out in your chair.” “No. I’m okay.” He took a breath. “Just dizzy…I just need something to drink.” He started to sit up. “Marco, we’re calling for an ambulance. Be still until it arrives.” “No. I need to sit up. Please, just some water.” Giacobbe brought Marco