In Case of Emergency by E. G. Scott

Author:E. G. Scott
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Published: 2020-08-03T16:00:00+00:00

THIRTY-FIVE

CHARLOTTE

Lucy is waiting outside my office when I arrive. I’ve gotten here a few minutes before our appointment, but she looks like she’s struggling to stand fully upright, and there’s an expression of consternation when I get close to her.

“Charlotte! Thank you so much for seeing me on such short notice. You are an absolute lifesaver! I really did a number on my body last night.”

“Of course.” I place a comforting hand on her arm and move her in the direction of the door while she talks.

“I wrenched something in my shoulder and neck, and my lower back is killing me.” She winces as she recounts her pain points.

“Lucy, I’m so glad the spot was open. It is great to see you again.” I feel a tad guilty for making it sound like I had other clients scheduled for today when she called. I usher her inside, switch the lights on, and take her coat and hang it in the closet along with mine.

“Just give me a sec, and I’ll get you right in.” Rachel’s treatment room is closed. She’s not back in until Tuesday.

I open the door to my room and do a quick sweep. Happily, I left the room set up after my session with Annelise. The bed is newly papered, and all of my needle packets, swabs, Purell, and essential oils are laid out.

“Come on in.” She limps slightly as she approaches and I notice her posture might tip to scoliosis. I make a mental note to ask her about her back history. She intimated that there’d been a surgery in our first appointment, but I’m realizing now that I never got the full story because of my fast departure.

“Lucy, I just want to apologize again for abandoning you during our first appointment. I’m still mortified.” I take a seat and gesture for her to do the same.

“Oh, it’s fine.” She waves her hand. “Really! I didn’t even notice you’d been gone so long until your very nice colleague, Rachel, woke me! It was one of the best naps I’ve had in a long time.” She laughs lightly. “That reminds me, I have to make a massage appointment with Rachel. She was so nice, and I’d love to spend some more time with her.”

If Lucy is harboring resentment, she’s good at hiding it.

“Sure. I can help you schedule that today.” I don’t give any emotion away in this, but it is thick in my throat. I know I’m not going to feel better until I clear the air with Rachel.

Lucy takes a slow and careful seat on the chair opposite me and I pull out her file, where I’ve made notes from our initial appointment.

“So, there are still some basic health history questions you and I should discuss for your overall treatment. But how about we address the acute pain today and get you comfortable, and then we can talk more about longer-term treatments next time?”

“Yes. That sounds perfect. Anything to get this pain gone! Times like

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