Alice has put up all the Christmas decorations and is ready to wrap the presents before the childrens’ party at the hospital. However, will she be able to go?
| Alice: | Right, all the decorations are up in the ward. Time to wrap the presents and sort out the crackers. |
| Matron: | You’re doing such a splendid job, Alice. |
| Alice: | Thank you. I’ve always loved organising Christmas parties and I want this to be a really fun time for the kids, to take their minds off being in hospital. |
| Matron: | Well, in my book, anything that’s good for a patient’s psychology is good for their biology! But, I’m afraid I have some bad news. |
| Alice: | Oh, what’s happened? |
| Matron: | You see there’s a staff shortage on another ward. We need you to work there for a while. |
| Alice: | Oh, when? |
| Matron: | Right now. |
| Alice: | But we’re about to have the party. |
| Matron: | I’m sorry Alice, but there’s no choice. |