THE BLUE STALKER by JEAN AVERY BROWN Page B

for your green cards.  Then you will be legal to live and work in the states.  It’s almost as good as being a citizen.”  Ella announced with excitement in her voice.
                  “Ella, we don’t know how to thank you.  It would have taken us years to get green cards.”  Juan said as he took the last bite of his toast.
                  They finished their interrupted breakfast and headed out the door to meet Doctor Burnett.  Rushing up to the nursery to get a glimpse of Jose before meeting the doctor Maria almost fell over her own feet. Jose was sleeping so peacefully.  They talked quietly trying not to wake him.
                  Doctor Burnett walked in from behind and startled the young parents. 
    “Good morning.” The doctor said in a husky voice.  Immediately Jose’s eyes opened at the sound of his doctor.
                  “You’ve got quite a boy there.” The doctor said as he listened to his heart beat.
                  “We love him very much.”  They said in unison.
                  “Let’s go over here to the side room and talk about Jose’s prognosis.”  Doctor Burnett said as he led them into the small side room.
                  Ella followed them into the room wanting to be a fly on the wall listening.
                  “This is Ms. Ella we asked her to be here with us today because she will be able to understand what you are about to tell us.”  Juan told the doctor.
                  “Let’s set down.” the doctor instructed.
    The three sat on the sofa and Doctor Burnett pulled the chair up to the sofa.  Setting forward he began to talk about Jose. 
                  “Jose is very strong. He is mending quite rapidly from the surgery.  He has been with us for about two weeks and has made remarkable progress.  He will need to be under a doctor’s care for many months and possibly years.  I already mentioned to you about being his cardiologist. “Doctor Burnette told them.
                  “Do you plan on living in Coopersville?”  The doctor questioned.
                  “Yes, we have a good home here.” Juan told him as he smiled over at Ella.
                  “Then I won’t worry about his environment?”  He said with a question in his voice.
                  Ella spoke up.  “They are living at my place.  We have made permanent arrangements.” 
                  “And who are you? “  the doctor asked.
                  Juan spoke up.  “She’s and angel.  She rescued us from evil people.”
                  Doctor Burnett looked a little puzzled but stopped with the questions.  Personal matters were not his concern.  The health of Jose was his priority.
                  “Jose will out grow his heart condition.  Although, he will need periodic check-ups.  I will be happy to add him to my patient list.  I am at the clinic in Coopersville once a month. 
                  For a while I will need to see him every month and later that will change as his heart becomes stronger.  Jose should be able to go home in another week.” 
                  “Next week that is wonderful.”  Juan said.
                  “I also want you to understand if Jose had not received medical attention he would not be with us today.  Jose was very ill.  His heart barely pumping blood when you brought him into the emergency.”  Doctor Burnette said.
                  “We have our angel to thank.  She realized he was barely breathing and rushed him to the hospital.”  Juan said as he looked over to Ella smiling.
                  Doctor Burnett smiled, stood up and shook hands with them.
                  “Thank you, thank you so much.”  They said in unison.