A few minutes later, Imogen took the thermometer from under Dylan’s arm and looked at it. She said to him, “It’s 100.4. Your fever hasn’t completely gone down yet, but compared to when you were admitted at 103.64, it’s come down quite a bit.

“What time did you take your medicine? It should be time for your next dose.”

Dylan shook his head, indicating that he did not remember when he had taken the medicine.

Imogen thought for a moment and said, “I think it’s about time. Take your medicine firs