The nurse bit her lip, thinking. She shuffled her feet and bit at stared hard at the tile floor. “Well, the doctor will come and check up on her. Seeing what exactly is wrong. If its anything serious then she’ll have to stay – but if its not then she’ll probably be able to go today or tomorrow.”
“Hi there!” A tall slim elderly lady burst in through the doors, Roy was behind her looking serious for once. The brown haired doctor paused in front of Caleb, shaking his hand, and introducing herself rather rapidly. “I am Dr. Roberts. Miss Wood’s doctor this evening.”
“I hear from Roy here that Miss Wood collapsed in the bathroom after a coughing fit.” Roy beamed as Dr. Roberts gestured in his direction. “Has she been knocked out since?”
Eager for more glory, Roy stepped forward however Nurse Sarah said, flatly, “Yes, Dr. Roberts. She has.”
“Poor girl,” Dr. Roberts said, searching for a pulse. She got out her stethoscope and listened Evan’s heart before examing her.
“As I thought.” Dr. Roberts said grimly. She turned to Caleb and said, “She should wake in a few. Sarah, Roy, and I must go see a patient in the ER Room. Wait here please, young man.” And with that, the three doctors swept out of the room.
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Immediately when Talhia asked if he cooked, Micah’s face burned. He turned his back on her, pretending to be busy searching for the Carmel, so only the back of his neck and ears were seen. And both were very red. Finally, once he had found the syrup, he said, “Yeah, once in a while...” His voice with hoarse and his face turned down to the blender, avoiding her eyes at all costs. He refused to say that he actually liked cooking and often cooked for his family. THAT wasn’t exactly necessary.
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Evan's hand twitched, she couldn't feel Caleb's hand in her grasp. To be sure he was still with her she coughed, "Caleb?"