[@Akayaofthemoon] I was considering having her show up at the door covered in tacky Halloween stuff and attempt to scare Bloodstone, but I couldn't think of a good way to pull it off in time and then Emerald answered the door.

Wow, your situation sounds terrible but I'm glad you're getting it taken care of.  I'm familiar with how debilitating back pain can be, but I haven't been through anything like that.