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Several Weeks Later
"How is she?" was how the conversation began between Doc and his colleague, Dr. Brant, Ashley's doctor.
"She's been on her feet the last several days, with help, of course and I have removed her casts," he explained. He then handed him the file, "take a look."
Doc read it through. She was better but still had work to do. He handed the file back and began to leave the office.
"John," said Brant, "I know you love her. I saw the ring but remember, she's still my patient."
Doc just nodded as he left.
He went to the physical therapy room where she was being worked out. He just watched as she was slowly walking on her own. She was still wobbly on her feet but there was a smile on her face. Gertrude had noticed him in the distance but he just put a finger of his mouth and she went about her work. Doc was in a timing pattern. Slowly, quietly, out of Ashley's sight, he walked toward her and his timing was perfect.
Ashley stumbled only to have a strong set of arms catch her.
"Easy, Dahlin'," was his voice, "I got you." Slowly he turned her around. He barely gave her time to say his name when he hugged her.
Gertrude smiled, "Doc, watch her for a minute. I need a bathroom break."
With Gertrude away for a few minutes, he held her. "I am so sorry. Those few days turned into a few weeks. I should have known when it comes to Bretonia that it will never be short or easy."
He sat her down and took a look at her. "You look a lot better. How do you feel?"
