stubborn wench
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- Jan 26, 2006
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I printed off the five or six names on the website and brought it with me to the pharmacy. My sister met me at the counter, and I showed her the list.
"They're the only ones accepting. What do you think?"
Without hesitating, she pointed to the second name from the bottom. "Him. Definitely. Great guy, really nice - and the best in the city."
One of her co-workers came up behind her for a look, and winked at me. "To say nothing of his tight little ass.."
Reeeeeally... I mused, keeping my expression carefully neutral.
My sister elbowed her, and she backed off, giggling. I took the list back, and she nodded. "I'm surprised he's accepting patients this time of year - but yeah, if you want my opinion, he's the one."
I smiled my thanks, and tucked the list into my purse as I left, promising we'd get together for coffee soon.
Later that afternoon I called to set up an appointment, so glad I'd sought my sister's advice. It's hard enough, starting out in a new city, without having to pick your new doctor, dentist, hairstylist from a sea of strangers. It was a big help, to have someone "in the know" to steer you away from the weirdos.
***
A week later, I'm sitting in the tastefully swank waiting room less than ten minutes before my name is called - nice. A chipper, trim little nurse, perhaps a few years younger than me, leads me to an office in the back, making light small talk on the way. Upon learning that I'm new in town, she makes a point of welcoming me, and reaffirms that I'm in very good hands.
Taking my sweater and purse, she tells me that I can expect this appointment to take about an hour, to give the doctor time to get a complete medical history, and to perform a thorough examination. She leaves me then, saying he will be with me shortly, and closes the door behind her.
I exhale shakily, reminding myself for the umpteenth time that it is childish to be so nervous. But I am too antsy to just sit, so after a moment I get up and pass the time perusing the framed degrees on the walls. This guy's got a lot of them.
The door opens again, and I turn with my polite smile all ready, and - it's you.
"Oh God..." I murmur, before I can stop myself, as I watch your eyes widen in immediate recognition.
Your pert little nurse slips in the door behind you, and eyes us both with an uncomprehending smile. "Oh! Have you two...met?"
I can't answer her. I can only stare at you, frozen in disbelief. This can't be happening.
"They're the only ones accepting. What do you think?"
Without hesitating, she pointed to the second name from the bottom. "Him. Definitely. Great guy, really nice - and the best in the city."
One of her co-workers came up behind her for a look, and winked at me. "To say nothing of his tight little ass.."
Reeeeeally... I mused, keeping my expression carefully neutral.
My sister elbowed her, and she backed off, giggling. I took the list back, and she nodded. "I'm surprised he's accepting patients this time of year - but yeah, if you want my opinion, he's the one."
I smiled my thanks, and tucked the list into my purse as I left, promising we'd get together for coffee soon.
Later that afternoon I called to set up an appointment, so glad I'd sought my sister's advice. It's hard enough, starting out in a new city, without having to pick your new doctor, dentist, hairstylist from a sea of strangers. It was a big help, to have someone "in the know" to steer you away from the weirdos.
***
A week later, I'm sitting in the tastefully swank waiting room less than ten minutes before my name is called - nice. A chipper, trim little nurse, perhaps a few years younger than me, leads me to an office in the back, making light small talk on the way. Upon learning that I'm new in town, she makes a point of welcoming me, and reaffirms that I'm in very good hands.
Taking my sweater and purse, she tells me that I can expect this appointment to take about an hour, to give the doctor time to get a complete medical history, and to perform a thorough examination. She leaves me then, saying he will be with me shortly, and closes the door behind her.
I exhale shakily, reminding myself for the umpteenth time that it is childish to be so nervous. But I am too antsy to just sit, so after a moment I get up and pass the time perusing the framed degrees on the walls. This guy's got a lot of them.
The door opens again, and I turn with my polite smile all ready, and - it's you.
"Oh God..." I murmur, before I can stop myself, as I watch your eyes widen in immediate recognition.
Your pert little nurse slips in the door behind you, and eyes us both with an uncomprehending smile. "Oh! Have you two...met?"
I can't answer her. I can only stare at you, frozen in disbelief. This can't be happening.