Wisdom by Kajakat “I’m scared.” “I know you are.” “It’s gonna hurt.” “You won’t feel a thing. You’ll be unconscious.” “It’s the pain afterwards, when I wake up.” “They have meds for that.” “I know, it’s just…” “It’s just what?” “Scared, that’s all.” “You’re a big boy.” “Doesn’t mean I gotta like it. You know I’ve seen the after effects an’ all.” “So, you know it’s not a big deal.” “BIG DEAL. SURGERY IS NOT A BIG DEAL!?!” The other man paused, and then continued, “come on, let’s get this over with. I’ll be there when you wake up.” The two men got out of the car and went to the dentist’s office so one could have two wisdom teeth removed. |