As Dr. Telesfore had promised, Mary got her cherry muffins the following morning. The two of them sat at the front desk, indulging themselves.
“So, you like this new client?”
The doctor put up his index finger indicating that a large hunk of muffin was still making it’s way down his throat. He nodded after swallowing.
“He’s… interesting. I can’t explain it, but he’s got something about him.”
Mary giggled.
“Well, he’s a cute young man, that’s for sure.”
“Now Mary, we do have a policy about employee-client relationships.” the doctor cracked as she bit into her muffin. She picked up the daily newspaper and slapped his arm.
“You horrible man.” she hissed after swallowing her muffin.
While still chuckling, the doctor nearly missed Nathaniel come in through the door of the front office. He acknoledged the boy’s entrance with a nod, and turned to grab his jacket.
“Alright Mary, make sure no one burns down the place. We’re going on a little field trip.”