Taxi

A thin man in his fifties with a small suitcase gets into Azriel’s car and asks to be taken to the hospital as soon as possible. - Are you sick? — The driver asks him with feigned concern. - No, I’m not! I’m a doctor and I’m on my way to surgery! — exclaimed the man and made Azriel’s choice easier. - Ah, I see! Are you a surgeon? — he inquired. - Yes, — replied the doctor briefly, — Why these questions? - I don’t like to ride in silence. I’ve had it since childhood — I always need someone to talk to! — explained the cab driver. - I see. You know, I’ve heard about it somewhere. But it’s a rare phenomenon, I think you’re just sociable, — diagnosed the passenger, smiling broadly and warmly, — Would you like me to tell you something else? - I’d love to! — Azriel exclaimed. He was glad that he wouldn’t have to extract information himself. - Anyway, why am I in such a hurry? A man was brought to our hospital, he almost died in a car accident, they sent me the pictures, as I realized, it will have to be assembled in pieces… Shall I show you? — the doctor asked. - Uh… No, I don’t think so. I’m sure it’s a very scary sight! I don’t have such strong nerves! — exclaimed the driver. - That’s true. But I hope the operation will go well, the man said. - Can they do it without you? — Asriel asked, thinking. - No, I’m the best surgeon in the hospital, I don’t want to brag,” the doctor replied, and the cab driver realized that he would soon have another client. - Wow, I didn’t know I was carrying such an important person,” the driver joked, hiding his sadness. But the passenger seemed to notice it. - Is something wrong? — he asked anxiously. - No, nothing’s wrong,” Azriel mumbled. - Okay,” the man shrugged. - We’re here, goodbye! — The driver said goodbye, — Have a good operation! - Thank you, goodbye! — The best surgeon of the hospital smiled and walked towards the entrance of the main building.