Jared insisted, "Dr. Bozzelli, have this apple. Please don't refuse!"

Thomas waved his hands repeatedly. "Jared, you eat it. I have no appetite right now!"

"Then let me peel a pear for you. I remember pears are your favorite!" Jared continued.

"Save it for yourself, Jared. I really can't stomach anything right now," Thomas replied.

"How about some grapes or peaches? The fruits this season are sweet and juicy," Jared persisted.

Thomas, growing impatient, shouted, "Enough! I said I didn