Chapter 304: Chapter 304: Rescued

Dr. Aberstock leaned away from me, his stethoscope tucked around his neck while Barry watched with his lower lip between his teeth. "I need to get you your very own one of these," the doctor chuckled, gesturing at the instrument dangling over his shoulders. "You need one more than any of my other patients." He patted my hand to soften the teasing before turning and nodding to Barry. "She's fine, at least for the moment. Your assessment was accurate."

The intern seemed relieved. Crew had hovered, tension obvious to everyone in the room as Barry did the cursory exam, practically pushing the young man out of the way when Dr. Aberstock finally arrived. Sweet of him to be worried, but aside from the sore throat I felt none the worse for wear.