Steve Burton seemed to be struck by an acupoint, standing rigidly in place, unmoving, his heart even seemed to stop in that moment.
He was as if turned to stone, staring blankly at Ruby Gregory's delicate fair fingers which she pointed at him, his mind a blank, bereft of all thinking ability.
The male doctor glanced at Steve, then pointed to the bed behind him, saying, "Sit down and lift your pants. If you can't lift them, then take them off."
After speaking, the doctor got up and went over to the wash basin, washing his hands with disinfectant, then proceeded to take the antiseptic liquid, ointment, and bandage, and headed towards the bed. Seeing that Steve was still standing in place, he frowned, "Come over."
Ruby turned her head, looking at Steve, and echoed the doctor's words. "Steve, the doctor is calling you over."
Steve did not respond.
Feeling a bit embarrassed, Ruby smiled at the doctor and shouted again, "Steve, come on."