He worked to regulate his breathing again ... to endure the receding pain.  He looks at her, saying weakly. "You did not torture me ... I know you will help me.  And thanks for the blanket."  He was startled to hear her diagnosis ... he was not sure what an appendix was, but he did understand "remove."  She had to cut on him.  He took a moment to take this in, then nodded his consent.  "My name is Jacob ... Jacob Myers.  I will sign whatever you need, Doc ... and thanks."  He takes the form and signs it, laying back down.  "No ... no questions."