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When I am sick

 I've been up all night in pain and throwing up, and he took my basin away when I finally fell asleep on the couch!

I was cleaning the basin out each time so that's not his excuse.
So, I woke up so nauseous, discovered it was gone and called out to him.
He was just in the next room, but no response.
My throat is sore and raspy, but I keep calling.
Finally, after about the 10th time, he answers me, and I ask him to bring back my basin.
No idea what I am talking about.
Argh, I am so nauseous, my throat is so sore, but I try to explain what I need.
I pat the couch next to me, explaining the basin I had right here, that you took away.

Blank look...

Oh, he says finally, you want a cloth.

No, the basin!
Before I throw up all over the couch!

It's hard enough being sick and having to take care of yourself, and the dogs.
He is supposed to only be in early stages

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