Visiting a Friend in Hospital: Ward 9 or Ward 19?

Good afternoon! Can I help you?

Hello! Yes, I'm here to visit a friend.

Of course. What's your friend's name?

Chidi Okafor. He came in on Monday.

Sorry, how do you spell his surname?

It's O-K-A-F-O-R, with a K.

O-K-A-F-O-R... Ah yes, here he is!

He's on Ward 19, in bed 9.

Ward 9. Lovely, thank you!

Wait! Visiting hours are 2:30 to 4:00.

2:30 to 4:00. No problem!

Great, it's only 3:10. Bye!

Hi! I'm here to see Chidi Okafor.

Um, he's in bed 9, I think.

Hmm, the patient in bed 9 is a lady.

Really? But this is Ward 9, isn't it?

Yes, it is. Can you spell his surname?

Sure. It's O-K-A-F-O-R.

Oh! He's on Ward 19, not Ward 9!

Oh no! 19, not 9? I'm so sorry!

Don't worry. It happens all the time.

Oh dear. Is it far from here?

Not at all! Take the lift to floor 2.

But visiting hours end at 4:00!

Relax! It's only 3:20. You've got lots of time.

Hey! There you are! I was waiting!

Ha! Sorry, I went to Ward 9 first!

Ward 9? Oh, you never listen!

I brought you some flowers. How are you feeling?

Much better, thanks. I'm going home on Friday!

Wow, that's great news!