Flashed!
Copyright© 2011 by Marc Nobbs
Doctor, Doctor
(290 words)
"Ah, Mrs. Morris. Here for your check-up?"
"Yes, Dr. Burns."
"Good, Good. Well, let's get started then, shall we?"
The examination took half an hour. "Mrs. Morris, I'm pleased to tell you that you're in excellent health for your age. Is there anything else I can do for you while you're here?"
"There is actually, doctor." Mrs. Morris looked embarrassed.
"It's okay. There's nothing you can say that I won't have heard before."
"Well, it's my husband. He's been having a little difficulty in the trouser department."
"You mean his impotency. Yes, yes, I know all about it. Didn't the pills I prescribed work?"
"He won't take them. Flat refuses. You know how he is. He won't even take aspirin for a headache."
"There is one thing you could do, but I really shouldn't suggest it. It's not exactly ethical."
"Please, doctor. I'm getting desperate."
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