Six

"I have never seen you like this with a patient before."

"Like what?" Nathaniel asked and then said smilingly, "I try not to get involved, but she looked so disappointed and despondent after the police left. I was trying to comfort her, but she is already making plans. She seems to be a very independent person and before tomorrow is completed, I expect her to come up with some brilliant idea."

"How do you mean Doc?"

"Oh, I don't know, but just be on the lookout for something to get her plans on course."

"Oh! Then I am glad to hear that."

Nathaniel turned around before saying, "I believe I am tired and just like our patient, that cocoa seems to have caused my body to relax."

"Be careful as you drive."

"I will Matron."