A Bus Crashes Into A Large Hospital. The Bus Apologizes And Promises To Pay The Hospital For The Damages.

He says he'll be back in a week with the money. The hospital gladly agrees to the terms.

A week later, the bus comes to the hospital. "Sorry, Hospital, some things have happened and I'm not able to pay you right now. Is it okay if I pay you in about two weeks?" asks Bus.

"Sure," says Hospital.

Two weeks later, Bus comes to Hospital. "I'm really sorry, Hospital, but things have been crazy these past couple of weeks and I wasn't able to get the money together. Do you mind if I pay you back in about a month?" Bus asks.

"Pssh, of course! No problem!" Hospital responds.

Three months later, Bus returns. "I'm so sorry I've been gone so long, Hospital, the wife and I just had a baby and I'm sure you can understand how crazy things have been. I don't have the money but I can promise you I'll have it in about six months. Is that okay?" Bus asks.

Hospital responds, "Hey, of course it is! I know how it is with the kids, got two of 'em myself. Just pay me back when you can, no rush."

Six months later, Bus returns, and finally has the money. He pays Hospital for the damages he caused so long ago.

"Thanks," Hospital says.

"You know what, Hospital, it's been nearly eight months since I told you I'd pay you back for the accident, and you know what I've learned in these eight months?" Bus asks.

Hospital asks, "What have you learned, Bus?"

Bus responds, "Hospital, you've got a hell of a lot of patients."