This is your heart undone, Take all the time you want
It's lucky for Finn then that your hands don't linger. You're efficient, your gaze is completely professional, and your expression betrays none of the heaviness you feel for your patient. When this is done you know how you'll try to comfort him. For now though, this step is critical.
"Yes." You reply with a challenging grin. "Besides, can you imagine having a doctor who hated their work?" Crinkling your nose as you swap one vial for another, you shake your head. "There. All done." You chirp as if he's been obstinant about the whole thing. "You can put that gown on." You add.
Taking all your samples to the far end of the room, you begin to bag, label, and process what you've collected. As you work, you listen behind you to discern Finn's state of mind: is he sighing? Moving about quickly? Or had he just slumped down in the corner somewhere.
"Based on what you saw.." You say slowly as you work, "do you think you brought anything back with you?"
"Yes." You reply with a challenging grin. "Besides, can you imagine having a doctor who hated their work?" Crinkling your nose as you swap one vial for another, you shake your head. "There. All done." You chirp as if he's been obstinant about the whole thing. "You can put that gown on." You add.
Taking all your samples to the far end of the room, you begin to bag, label, and process what you've collected. As you work, you listen behind you to discern Finn's state of mind: is he sighing? Moving about quickly? Or had he just slumped down in the corner somewhere.
"Based on what you saw.." You say slowly as you work, "do you think you brought anything back with you?"
& some will try to help
But there is freedom in breaking down
October
