Outside the glass enclosed cubicle the Therapist observed Jesse without her knowledge. A quick hot shower had taken care of the cold soda bath Lynn had received and she was now dressed in a set of hospital scrubs. The perfect coiffed persona was now toned down.Gone was her costume and she stood silently outside the cubicle and looked in at her patient. In quick order she noted Jesse’s blank affect, posture, color and steady breathing pattern. Even from this position the Therapist could see that Jesse had shut down…..for now. The Therapist expected some reaction when she stepped through the glass enclosure. But Jesse remained in her stoic position on the gurney. The Tech nodded and jumped up and handed Lynn Jesse’s chart with all the observations made since admission. There was nothing striking on the vitals that were documented and Jesse’s present behavior reflected what the Therapist saw in the chart. “Give me a few minutes with my client…..” Lynn dismissed the Tech with a wave of her hand. “Sure….if you need anything….just hit the call button…” The Tech eagerly took advantage of a break from her observational duty. “Jesse….” The Therapist put her hand on Jesse’s shoulder in an effort to make physical contact and break through. But Jesse never moved; she did not even flinch. She did not acknowledge the touch or the sound of the Therapist’s voice. “Jesse….It’s Lynn….you’re in the Emergency Room and I am going to take care of you….” The Therapist said in her smooth professional voice. She touched the side of Jesse’s face in an almost gentle caress. The touch did nothing to change Jesse’s demeanor. The Therapist stood in front of Jesse and looked deep in her blue eyes but Jesse’s eyes did not register the image of the woman in front of her. Jessie was safe….for now. ******************************************************************************************* The drive back from the ER was quiet. Petey drove the narrow roads with ease. Nell had tried to call Kim from the ER and Petey had tried to call Taylor; but the cell service in this area was, at best, sporadic. It was no surprise to either woman that their calls did not go through. The drive back to the Park was just as much a blur as the ride to ER. To see the Labinky Park sign was both welcoming and empty at the same time. They had left with the expectation of bringing Jesse back. But that didn’t happen. “I guess I owe you a soda…”Nell sighed as Petey pulled up to the Security Shack. The Guard on duty; even though she knew both Petey and Nell personally; checked each of their ID’s; as per protocol and waved the car through. “Orange really is not my drink of choice….but it does brighten up a rather beige personality…..” Petey grinned. “Well gal….I owe you one….and when the dust settles on this…I am gonna buy you a round at the Lodge.” Nell said as she got out of the car and headed toward the Lodge. “Right now…I’m gonna get a hold of Kim and bring her up to speed. Then it will be rumor control….which by now….will be like telling the gals… no kissin or lickin….” Nell’ s drawl trailed as she caught sight of Taylor bearing down on them in a dust-covered golf cart! “Just the woman I want to see…” Petey whooped as Taylor pulled her cart up beside the car. “Where have you been?” Taylor grimaced as she got out of the cart and headed toward Petey. “Long story….and I have some interesting plans for this evening….I’ll explain in the car.” “I’m game!” Taylor stuffed her keys in her jeans and took Nell’s place in the passenger seat of the car. Again, Petey was headed back to the Emergency Room. “Tay….” Petey began. “It’s been an experience…” And she quickly relayed the morning’s events for Taylor. “Whoa!” Taylor breathed as Petey finished the recounting of the events. “I knew that Jesse had been in therapy since the attack in the bar….what that was about a year ago now wasn’t it?” Taylor asked Petey. “Yeah…..West Virginia Justice for you... that’s for sure. She is attacked by red-necks in a bar who are harassing her for being gay….she ends up in the court system assigned for counseling due to “Anger Management Issues”! It was bad enough that she was beaten up….then she was the one charged in court case for damages in the bar. She completed all the requirements of her probation….including meeting with this witch for the last year and now….she is hauled in as a threat to herself or other’s! I was with her, we were all just sitting in the office and laughing and talking! This Therapist is a real piece of work Tay! She is using her position to keep Jesse in therapy. I think Terri is ready to take her out….which is why we are heading back. We are going to do…some snooping!” “Petey...are we going…undercover?” Taylor looked at Petey with complete admiration. “We are on a mission Tay….we are going to get the dirt on one Ms. Lynn Knight! This lady is playing fast and loose with rules she is creating on the fly. Now we are going to turn the tables on her….and we’re going to find out….just what makes this chick…. tick!” Petey said with grim determination. Click On The River To Continue To Chapter 65 Labinky Park 2008 Labinky Park Enterprises 2008 Check Out River's Designs! If you take a Pic using any of our Products we will host you on the site for the World to See! Just submit pics to www.labinky@labinkypark.com Writer's Blog Sign The Guest Book See The Slide Show See The Labinky Park Painting Come To Life By D. Stone |
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