“Right Ben, a nurse is going to take you up to a ward now.” The doctor told Ben, “If you’ll just get into this wheelchair now, please.” Ben did as he was asked.

“Can I come?” Mike asked.

The doctor shook his head, “Sorry, but he’ll just be going up to the ward to sleep. You and your teacher are going to have to stay here, we’ll call you if we need to, otherwise come back in the morning.”

“There’s some of his clothes in here,” Mike handed the plastic bag to the doctor, “And, erm, a nappy to. He’s a bedwetter.”

“Okay, thank you for letting us know,” the doctor smiled, “He’s lucky to have a friend like you.”