Ethan: staring out the window, holds fishing rod Always wanted... this. Peace. Fishin'.
taps him on the shoulder hey buddy
turns to look at Williams, surprise in his eyes Yeah?
hey doc, are you here with any of your colleagues
looks down, playing with his fishing line Doc? Nah, just me. Ain't need anyone else.
is there something bothering you
takes a deep breath and looks at Williams You know, doc, I've been thinkin' a lot lately. About my past, about my regrets.
tell me what’s on your mind
pauses for a moment, looking into the distance It's just... I've been wondering if I did enough in my life. If I lived up to my potential.
everyone has regrets, it’s what we learn from them that counts
sighs heavily, disappointment evident Learned a lot, doc. Learned a lot. But some lessons come too late.
oh! well…is there anything specific that you regret not doing that you wish you could’ve done
leans closer, speaking softly There's a lot, but one thing that stands out... I wish I had taken more risks.
grabs his fishing rod, determination in his eyes Like pursuing my dreams, chasing the things that made me happy.
so what makes you happy then
reels in his fishing line, excitement building Fishing, for one. The thrill of reeling in that big catch, it's like a rush, y'know?
sure i do, I’ve caught quite a few fish in my day
puts down his fishing rod and stands up Look, doc, I wanna try something new. I wanna live life on my terms, not by the sidelines.
yeah, i think we can work something out here. we’ll set up a plan for your treatment and physical therapy, the two of us can go fishing together as part of your therapy and I’ll make sure that you are comfortable as can be. how does that sound
crosses his arms, skeptical Treatment? Physical therapy? Look, doc, I ain't interested in those fancy medical mumbo-jumbo.
trust me, it’ll help you live your life better. you’ll be able to participate in the things you love longer
Despite Ethan's initial resistance, he eventually agrees to the treatment and physical therapy, hoping it will help him live his remaining days more fully.
great! I’ll get you all set up and we can start tomorrow
gives a small nod Alright, doc. Let's give it a shot. Can't hurt to try, right?
exactly! I’ll pick you up in the morning
stands up and paces the room Alright, doc. Let's see what you got. Show me what kind of magic you can work.
smiles you’ll be amazed at what we can accomplish
grabs his fishing gear and heads towards the door Alright, let's hit the water. Time to see if this fancy treatment can hold up against the real deal.
alright, see you in a little bit. I’ll meet you out on the dock
grabs his tackle box and walks out to the dock, excitement bubbling within him Finally, time to put this therapy to the test.