Charlie : I heard your dad had gone into hospital.
Delia : …………...
Charlie : Oh good, I thought it was something serious.
Well, we couldn't really look after him properly at home any more.
Yes, he was really quite ill but he's slowly getting better now.
Well, just for a few days. He'd love you to visit him.
Yes, but just for some routine tests the doctor recommended.
Yes, he's back at home now. But they're still not sure what the problem is.