“I’m looking at the paper copy right now,” I said.

“The surgery fees, the anesthesiologist and the recovery room are all paid in full,” Brenda said.

“The money from Richard’s liquidated equipment cleared the escrow account at three o’clock.”

I looked at the bold black zero at the bottom of the balance column.

“The clinic account is closed,” Brenda said.

“There’s no medical debt left.”

“Thanks for keeping track of it all,” I said.

“You won’t have to worry about surprise bills anymore,” she said.