That is exactly why I have learned to diagnose I figure out if a repair is simple enough for me to fix. I have saved myself thousands of $ by learning how to take care of easy repairs myself.
I have done plumbing & auto & lawn tractor repairs & handle most of my own farm work. Even have a chain saw for some work.
Hmmmm maybe james has a large life insurance policy his wife wants. Maybe that is why she keeps bringing him food when she knows it is what is going to end up killing him. One never knows the REAL thinking behind some actions.