I swear, my dad's condition is like an episode of House MD. I'll write about it later, when some more things are dismissed or confirmed. I really hope his improving condition is a sign of medicine gaining the upper hand and not another trick the infection is pulling. 

Meanwhile, I've been learning so much and experiencing so much, the ending to my book makes less and less sense and am starting to doubt it. That's usually a good sign, meaning I am ready for another one of my chrysalis moments. Or maybe I'm just incredibly distracted and tired. Happens also.