Visiting the Doctor

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Carrie slept on, as she had for the past few hours. Being under the quilt, she was feeling warm and comfortable, and she still had her arms round Richmond. Though she'd never slept with another person in the same bed before in her life, she'd had a very good night's rest, probably better than at any time in her life up to then. She gently squeezed her arms round Richmond, only to find that he felt much softer than usual. She opened her eyes a little, and saw that she actually had her arms round one of Richmond's pillows instead.

She opened her eyes fully, and sat up before looking over towards the window. The curtains were opened, showing it was that morning and the sun was rising into a crystal-clear blue sky. Wondering where Richmond was.

Carrie: Morning Richmond.

Carrie's smile came across her face.

Richmond: And good morning Carrie. Did you sleep well?

Carrie: I did. I had the best night's sleep I've had for a long time. And I didn't want it to end. Thank you for giving me that.

She came over, threw his arms round him and gave him a big hug which Richmond happily returned after that they released each other from their hug.

Richmond: I'll get dressed and then I'll get us breakfast ready. How does a bowl of cereal with a glass of orange juice sound?

Carrie: Sounds good to me. I should be done here in a few minutes.

After getting dressed in fresh clothes, including black pants, fresh white socks and a red shirt and blue hoodie as well as putting on his blue Converse shoes, Richmond went out to the kitchen and, after opening the curtains, set about getting the table ready for breakfast. Putting out two bowls and spoons, two glasses, a bottle of unopened orange juice, two boxes of cereal, cornflakes and Cheerios, as well as the bottle of milk.

He had filled the two glasses with orange juice and then heard sounds coming from the bedroom.

Richmond: Breakfast!

Carrie stepped out a second later, still in her pyjamas, and sat at one of the places.

Richmond: Well Carrie, which cereal do you want cornflakes or Cheerios?

Carrie: I'll have Cheerios.

Carrie takes the box, reaching for the open pack inside and putting two biscuits into her bowl, as Richmond poured some cornflakes into his bowl and they tucked into their cereal after pouring in some milk. They were silent for a few long moments as they ate.

Carrie: What's the time?

Richmond looked at the clock.

Richmond: It's almost 7:30 AM. Rita's gonna be here in just a few short minutes.

Richmond had a hint of worry in his voice, as he took a sip of his orange juice.

Carrie: I wonder what she'll say when she sees us here together.

Carrie took in another spoonful of Cheerios and milk.

Richmond: Remember what I said, Carrie...let me worry about that. But how's your shoulder feeling this morning?

Carrie: Still a bit sore, but not as much as it was last night.

Richmond: Well, we should still have it looked at by a doctor as soon as possible. In fact, the sooner it looked at the better I'd say.

Carrie nodded in agreement.

Carrie: I'm glad you didn't serve any oatmeal this morning. That's all my momma ever gave to me for breakfast each morning, and for years as well. And I'm just sick of eating it by now. I think that Cheerios is much better.

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Richmond: Well, you're more than welcome, Carrie.

Richmond took in another spoonful of cornflakes.

They soon finished eating and, as Carrie went back into the bedroom to get herself dressed, Richmond stayed behind in the kitchen and cleaned up all the breakfast things. He put the dirty dishes into the dishwasher and had just put the milk and orange juice back into the fridge, closing the fridge door behind him, when suddenly there came three loud knocks at the front door.

Rita: Richmond, are you up yet? You weren't waiting outside like you usually do.

Rita Desjardin is from the other side of the door.

Richmond: (Thought) Oh crap
this is it.

Richmond knew Rita would find out about Carrie spending the night with him. Going over to the door, he unlocked it and opened it to see his gym teacher waiting just outside.

Rita's Are you nearly ready to go? Hey, are you feeling all right?

Rita noticed Jack was sweating a little on his forehead.

Richmond: Almost, I'm just putting the breakfast things away and…

Carrie: (Voice from behind) Richmond who are you talking to out there?

Richmond froze, eyes wide in fright as he saw Rita lean in a little and her eyes narrow in suspicion.

Rita: Was that Carrie's voice?

She's in a deadly tone that promised him quite a bit of pain if he didn't speak up.

Richmond: Now Rita...Rita! Before you clobber me, nothing happened I swear! (Slight Panics)

Rita: Hmm...

Rita's eyes narrowed and she looked at Richmond suspiciously.

Richmond: Look, come on in, and we'll explain everything.

Jack opened the door fully to allow Rita to come into the apartment, which she did.

As Jack closed the door, Rita walked towards the kitchen and came upon Carrie coming out of the master bedroom half dressed, but with her pyjama top still on.

Rita: Carrie?! (Surprised)

Carrie: M-Ms Desjardin?!

She gasped, a little surprised to see her gym teacher here.

Richmond: Now Rita if we could sit at the table, we could explain everything.

And so they did; Rita and Richmond sat opposite each other while Carrie sat to Richmond's right and Rita's left. Then Richmond told Rita what had happened the previous night after Carrie arrived at the apartment, but left out the part where Carrie had shown off her telekinetic powers, knowing that was Carrie's business.

Carrie backed up the story, telling her gym teacher everything that took place at her house the evening before and, to convince Rita she was serious, she unbuttoned her pyjama top and lowered the right side to show her bandaged shoulder. Rita's eyes opened wide in shock on seeing that and she shuffled her chair closer to Carrie.

Rita: Richmond, did you bandage this wound up?

Richmond: Yes Rita, I've had advanced first aid training.

Jack showed her the first aid kit which was still sitting on the table.

Rita: Is it okay if I undo the bandage to have a look at this wound?

Richmond: By all means.

So Rita very carefully undid the bandage and loosened it up a bit before lifting the dressing up, revealing the knife wound on Carrie's right shoulder underneath. When Rita saw it, she gasped in horror.

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