A bad sprain

"Well, it looks like a sprain and not a break." Dennis said. "You probably don't need to go to the hospital. Unfortunately, you just twisted it even worse trying to get dressed, and the swelling is already getting worse."

"Well... what should I do?" Lauren asked. She hated asking Dennis for anything, even advice, but apparently he knew about this sort of stuff.

"Well, you definitely can't put any weight on it." Dennis explained. "Besides that we've got to keep it elevated, ice it, and soak it later."

"We?! But... aren't you leaving?" Lauren asked in a leading manner.

"I can if you want." Dennis starched his head. "But, you're probably going to need help. You really shouldn't get up at all, so someone has to help you with food, and the ice, and anything else you need..."