corrected, smiling. He peered at Hammie, who was comatose in his cage. Ive had more fun here than at a dozen boring parties where everyone wants to tell me their problems and have me diagnose them on the spot.
Ewww. I see your problem. No one ever asks me to evaluate their insurance claims over canapés. How do you handle that?
He grinned and I saw beneath his sophisticated exterior to his boyish charm. Mostly, I ask them to take their clothes off and lie down on the dining-room table so I can examine them. That usually cuts them off at the pass.
You dont!
No, but you dont know how many times Ive been tempted. He took my hand. It nestled nicely into his larger one. Ive had a good time tonight, Suze. I hope our paths cross again.
He didnt make sure of that, however, because he didnt ask me to go out again. He no doubt meant to see me in his office but hed have a very long wait for that.
Thank you. David leaned forward and kissed my cheek.
Thank you , I thought as I watched the taillights of his car disappear around the corner of my block.
My work phone rang at 10:00 a.m. the next morning.
Suze, its Mickey. Am I disturbing you?
Not at all. Ive been here since 5:00 a.m. Its time for a break.
Didnt you sleep last night? Or were you sleepwalking?
Neither. I just had a lot on my mind so I decided to come to work early.
Actually, I had Dr. David Grant on my mind. Some sleep doctor he is. Thinking about him kept me awake all night.
Are you sitting down?
Yes, I said suspiciously. Why?
Because were going to South America tomorrow! Weve just heard that they may be willing to speed up the process if we leave tomorrow. It is only a couple days earlier than wed planned. We changed our plane reservations to 6:00 a.m. tomorrow. We have to be at the airport three hours early for an international flight. That means well have to leave our house by 2:30 a.m. Do you want to sleep at our place tonight so we dont have to wake the boys or would you rather have them at your house?
Where there are locks on the doors to prevent the lunatic from escaping.
My place, I said automatically, still processing this horrific bit of information. Reality was setting in. By this time tomorrow the boys would be mine, all mine.
Oh, Suze, this is it! This is the first step toward getting our little girl! Mickey started to cry. I cant believe its finally happening.
Me either. I dont have a babysitter lined up for me yet.
What time will you be over with them?
Bedtime. Jeff and I want to tuck them in and explain why we wont be there when they wake up in the morning.
Oh, Lord, I prayed silently, just let me be there when they wake up and not wandering around the neighborhood.
Oh, darling, Im sorry Dad and I cant help you, Mom said apologetically when I called her. Did you forget, your father has a dental convention in Miami this week? Were taking Mickey and Jeff to the airport and then just waiting for our own plane. Isnt it nice that it worked out that way?
Maybe Darla can help. She called to say that she was going to spend tonight in a hotel because of the location of her morning meetings. Id just like someone here a day or two until we all get acclimated.
You worry too much, Suze. After all, youve practically outgrown your sleepwalking now, havent you?
De Nile is not just a river in Egypt.
My mother is so far into denial, in fact, that she actually almost believes what shes saying. I dont have the heart to burst her bubble again. As long as I dont talk about what happens at night, she thinks that nothing is going on. At least she sleeps better that way.
Tonight? Darla wailed into the phone. Oh, Suze, I cant. Im going out with one of the district managers to several small towns. Were leaving early and he lives on the northwest side of the Cities so thats where Im staying tonight. I dont want to ask him to drive all the way down to your place to pick me up.
It is fine, Darla, dont worry. Well be a-okay. I just wanted a little backup
Ewww. I see your problem. No one ever asks me to evaluate their insurance claims over canapés. How do you handle that?
He grinned and I saw beneath his sophisticated exterior to his boyish charm. Mostly, I ask them to take their clothes off and lie down on the dining-room table so I can examine them. That usually cuts them off at the pass.
You dont!
No, but you dont know how many times Ive been tempted. He took my hand. It nestled nicely into his larger one. Ive had a good time tonight, Suze. I hope our paths cross again.
He didnt make sure of that, however, because he didnt ask me to go out again. He no doubt meant to see me in his office but hed have a very long wait for that.
Thank you. David leaned forward and kissed my cheek.
Thank you , I thought as I watched the taillights of his car disappear around the corner of my block.
My work phone rang at 10:00 a.m. the next morning.
Suze, its Mickey. Am I disturbing you?
Not at all. Ive been here since 5:00 a.m. Its time for a break.
Didnt you sleep last night? Or were you sleepwalking?
Neither. I just had a lot on my mind so I decided to come to work early.
Actually, I had Dr. David Grant on my mind. Some sleep doctor he is. Thinking about him kept me awake all night.
Are you sitting down?
Yes, I said suspiciously. Why?
Because were going to South America tomorrow! Weve just heard that they may be willing to speed up the process if we leave tomorrow. It is only a couple days earlier than wed planned. We changed our plane reservations to 6:00 a.m. tomorrow. We have to be at the airport three hours early for an international flight. That means well have to leave our house by 2:30 a.m. Do you want to sleep at our place tonight so we dont have to wake the boys or would you rather have them at your house?
Where there are locks on the doors to prevent the lunatic from escaping.
My place, I said automatically, still processing this horrific bit of information. Reality was setting in. By this time tomorrow the boys would be mine, all mine.
Oh, Suze, this is it! This is the first step toward getting our little girl! Mickey started to cry. I cant believe its finally happening.
Me either. I dont have a babysitter lined up for me yet.
What time will you be over with them?
Bedtime. Jeff and I want to tuck them in and explain why we wont be there when they wake up in the morning.
Oh, Lord, I prayed silently, just let me be there when they wake up and not wandering around the neighborhood.
Oh, darling, Im sorry Dad and I cant help you, Mom said apologetically when I called her. Did you forget, your father has a dental convention in Miami this week? Were taking Mickey and Jeff to the airport and then just waiting for our own plane. Isnt it nice that it worked out that way?
Maybe Darla can help. She called to say that she was going to spend tonight in a hotel because of the location of her morning meetings. Id just like someone here a day or two until we all get acclimated.
You worry too much, Suze. After all, youve practically outgrown your sleepwalking now, havent you?
De Nile is not just a river in Egypt.
My mother is so far into denial, in fact, that she actually almost believes what shes saying. I dont have the heart to burst her bubble again. As long as I dont talk about what happens at night, she thinks that nothing is going on. At least she sleeps better that way.
Tonight? Darla wailed into the phone. Oh, Suze, I cant. Im going out with one of the district managers to several small towns. Were leaving early and he lives on the northwest side of the Cities so thats where Im staying tonight. I dont want to ask him to drive all the way down to your place to pick me up.
It is fine, Darla, dont worry. Well be a-okay. I just wanted a little backup
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