John woke from an uncomfortable sleep, unsure of where exactly the discomfort was coming from. He checked his phone by his bed; awake much earlier than usual. He'd barely put the device down when a burst of pain shot through his body, emanating from one point in particular; his groin.

Something was wrong.

He rose from bed, careful not to wake the girl sleeping beside him, and felt the discomfort amplify as soon as he was on his feet. The pain grew and subsided with each step as he went to the bathroom for a closer look, hoping no one else in the house was awake to see his awkward stumbling.

He tried to convince himself that what he was feeling was deceptively painful, perhaps temporary or a result of the way he had slept. But it was clear as he held himself up, trying to get a good look at the problem area with the help of a carefully placed mirror, that something a little more serious was going on.

It was early enough on a Saturday, thankfully, that he might be able to get in to see the doctor earlier than anyone else, which, considering his situation, was ideal.

He carefully and slowly dressed before hobbling to the front door to leave. He grabbed his car keys and paused, doing his best not to reel over with discomfort. Was it really wise to drive in his current condition? Luckily, he had a few options if he refused to put anyone else in potential danger with him behind the wheel.