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The glass doors of the Callahan Physical Rehabilitation Center slid open as I got in range of the sensors. I hobbled through the entry and made my way awkwardly across the lobby. I'd only been on the crutches for a short while, so I was still getting used to maneuvering on just one leg.
I'd hurt my left leg in a traffic accident a couple weeks back. Some moron had blown through a red light and T-boned me. Car was beyond repair, but the safety systems did their job and shielded me from the worst of the damage. Only real damage was to my left knee area. The surgery last week had been less than pleasant, but the doctor thought I stood a good chance of walking without need of a cane once I'd fully healed.
Of course, that meant several weeks of rehab, hence my presence at Callahan. It was a definite step above the hospital's rehab center. Whole place shone like a new penny.
I didn't ordinarily put much stock in such things, but my choice in the matter had been severely curtailed by my wife. Sheila had tirelessly researched every aspect of my treatment and recovery since the accident and come to the conclusion that I needed more than just the standard rehab. "Jacob," she said, using my full first name to show how serious she was, "you can't afford to take just anything. If you don't rehab properly, you could have a permanent limp!"
Thus did I find myself approaching the middle-aged woman at the front desk and saying, "Excuse me, I have an appointment with Emma Mason. My name is Jacob Trask."
Her dark curls bobbed once as she smiled up at me. "Yes, Mr. Trask, welcome. Ms. Mason will be working with you in Rehab Room 3 today. Let me escort you back."
I dutifully followed my guide into the rear of the facility, curious about my impending meeting. According to Sheila, Mason was a real name in the field. Ivy League schooling, stellar reputation for her work with patients, awards for excellence - the whole nine yards.
The receptionist opened a door labeled Rehab Room 3 and held it as I hobbled inside. A female figure was presently rummaging in a cabinet along the far wall. "Ms. Mason, this is your new patient, Jacob Trask."
The woman who turned towards me caught me slightly off guard. Given what Sheila had said about her, I expected Emma Mason to be an experienced practitioner with decades of experience. The woman now facing me was unequivocally youthful by comparison to such expectation.
The second thing that struck me was how strikingly beautiful she was. It was quite mute, but unquestionably there. Her auburn hair looked to be long and full, but it was presently tied back in a sensible ponytail that draped down her back. She had a touch of makeup, but nothing flashy. But she was undeniably lovely.
Third, I realized that not only did she have a beautiful face, but a smoking body to go with it. Her outfit resembled that of the rest of the staff in the halls - pale blue polo shirt with the Callahan logo, khaki shorts, white socks, white sneakers. But even so plain an outfit couldn't conceal the tremendous curves beneath. Her bosom swelled considerably beneath the knit cotton, but the hint of thick straps curving around her back suggested a truly industrial strength sports bra was holding her in check; like an iceberg, clearly much more lurked beneath the surface. As I did the mental math calculating just how busty she might truly be were her orbs unleashed, I had to resist the urge to whistle in appreciation. Compared to the slender waist presently bounded by a brown leather belt and the truly feminine curve of hip beneath, Ms. Mason gave new meaning to "hourglass figure".
These thoughts swarmed my mind and left me momentarily paused. But only momentarily. Age does have its consolations. Such a vision of female loveliness might have once left me tongue-tied at her age, but a decade and change later left me a bit less prone to being bowled over by my libido. I hobbled a few steps forward into the room and smiled broadly at her. "Ms. Mason? I'm Jacob Trask. It's a pleasure to meet you."
The glass doors of the Callahan Physical Rehabilitation Center slid open as I got in range of the sensors. I hobbled through the entry and made my way awkwardly across the lobby. I'd only been on the crutches for a short while, so I was still getting used to maneuvering on just one leg.
I'd hurt my left leg in a traffic accident a couple weeks back. Some moron had blown through a red light and T-boned me. Car was beyond repair, but the safety systems did their job and shielded me from the worst of the damage. Only real damage was to my left knee area. The surgery last week had been less than pleasant, but the doctor thought I stood a good chance of walking without need of a cane once I'd fully healed.
Of course, that meant several weeks of rehab, hence my presence at Callahan. It was a definite step above the hospital's rehab center. Whole place shone like a new penny.
I didn't ordinarily put much stock in such things, but my choice in the matter had been severely curtailed by my wife. Sheila had tirelessly researched every aspect of my treatment and recovery since the accident and come to the conclusion that I needed more than just the standard rehab. "Jacob," she said, using my full first name to show how serious she was, "you can't afford to take just anything. If you don't rehab properly, you could have a permanent limp!"
Thus did I find myself approaching the middle-aged woman at the front desk and saying, "Excuse me, I have an appointment with Emma Mason. My name is Jacob Trask."
Her dark curls bobbed once as she smiled up at me. "Yes, Mr. Trask, welcome. Ms. Mason will be working with you in Rehab Room 3 today. Let me escort you back."
I dutifully followed my guide into the rear of the facility, curious about my impending meeting. According to Sheila, Mason was a real name in the field. Ivy League schooling, stellar reputation for her work with patients, awards for excellence - the whole nine yards.
The receptionist opened a door labeled Rehab Room 3 and held it as I hobbled inside. A female figure was presently rummaging in a cabinet along the far wall. "Ms. Mason, this is your new patient, Jacob Trask."
The woman who turned towards me caught me slightly off guard. Given what Sheila had said about her, I expected Emma Mason to be an experienced practitioner with decades of experience. The woman now facing me was unequivocally youthful by comparison to such expectation.
The second thing that struck me was how strikingly beautiful she was. It was quite mute, but unquestionably there. Her auburn hair looked to be long and full, but it was presently tied back in a sensible ponytail that draped down her back. She had a touch of makeup, but nothing flashy. But she was undeniably lovely.
Third, I realized that not only did she have a beautiful face, but a smoking body to go with it. Her outfit resembled that of the rest of the staff in the halls - pale blue polo shirt with the Callahan logo, khaki shorts, white socks, white sneakers. But even so plain an outfit couldn't conceal the tremendous curves beneath. Her bosom swelled considerably beneath the knit cotton, but the hint of thick straps curving around her back suggested a truly industrial strength sports bra was holding her in check; like an iceberg, clearly much more lurked beneath the surface. As I did the mental math calculating just how busty she might truly be were her orbs unleashed, I had to resist the urge to whistle in appreciation. Compared to the slender waist presently bounded by a brown leather belt and the truly feminine curve of hip beneath, Ms. Mason gave new meaning to "hourglass figure".
These thoughts swarmed my mind and left me momentarily paused. But only momentarily. Age does have its consolations. Such a vision of female loveliness might have once left me tongue-tied at her age, but a decade and change later left me a bit less prone to being bowled over by my libido. I hobbled a few steps forward into the room and smiled broadly at her. "Ms. Mason? I'm Jacob Trask. It's a pleasure to meet you."