Chapter 8

Three days have passed since Dr. Car visited the sisters in their home. She is very anxious to hear from them. She wonders if Fiona has made any progress since she started her new phase. Does she still feel insecure with her body and it’s new parts? Did finally realizing their feelings for one another help them? Fiona wasn’t the only one affected by the experimental treatment. Alma was too, but in a very different way. Finally, all these worries, concerns and question force the doctor to call Alma.

“This is Dr. Carr,” she says over the phone. “How are you doing?”

“Wonderful,” Alma replies with surprise in her voice.

“I was worried,” Leah explains. “Is everything alright?”

“Everything is great,” the woman answers.

“I expected you to call me,” Leah says, slightly angry at the lack of a phone call and the short answers she is receiving. This is not how this is supposed to work. Information is what she needs, and this is the only way she can get it. It’s bad enough the company won’t allow anything beyond counselling to help the sisters.

“I apologize, Dr. Carr, I wanted to,” Alma tries to explain, sounding hoarsely. “I took some time off work and ... well, all my time has been dedicated to my sister.”

“Well, I am glad to hear that,” Leah says, realizing that her very own little experiment is not in jeopardy as she secretly feared. “How is Fiona?”

“Fiona is great,” Lama says, sounding happier. “She is a very quick learner.”

“That she is,” the doctor agrees. “What are the chances that I can have you two in my office tomorrow? I want to verify everything and update my notes.”

“Yes, we can do that. We’ll be there,” Alma says cheerfully.

“I will have my secretary work out an appointment with you then,” Leah says, silently praising herself.

“We will see you tomorrow then.”