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Chapter10

One week later

Meri and Chasesat in the waiting area for Dr.Schneider.

Meri was a little nervous.“I’ve never had stitches removed before.”

Chase took her hand.“It’s nothing.You’ll be fine.”

“Will you come in with me?”

“Of course, if you want me to.”

“I do.”

“Meridith Anderson,” called a CNA holding a tablet.

Meri and Chase stood and followed the dark-haired woman who looked to be Meri’s age.She wore a plain gold band on her left hand.After holding the door for them to enter, she took the lead and led them down the hall.

“Hi, my name is Tara, and we’ll be in room eight, the last door on the right.”

Following her, Meri suddenly needed to hold Chase’s hand.She took it in her right hand as her left arm was back in the sling.

Tara held open the door while they entered, followed them in, and closed the door.“Okay, I’ll get your vitals and then Dr.Schneider will be here in a few minutes.”She pulled a gown from a drawer under the examination table.“Put this on, opening in the front and then get on the table, please.”

Meri removed her shirt and put on the gown.She wasn’t shy, having Chase in the room with her.With her bra on, she wasn’t revealing any more skin than in a bathing suit.As a matter-of-fact she was showing a lot less than some swimsuits she’d seen.

After Tara finished, she left and closed the door behind her.

Shortly, the tall man she remembered as her surgeon entered.

“Well, Meri, how are you doing?Not out being a target anymore, I hope.”He chuckled quietly, then looked at Chase.“Good to see you again, Chase.”

“You, too, Doc.”Chase held out his hand.

The doctor shook it and then turned back to Meri.“Let’s take a look at your wounds.Have you been keeping them clean?Changed the bandage every two to three days?”

“Yes, sir.”She looked at Chase and was very glad he’d seen that she’d stayed with him and remained safe.She was certain if she’d gone home and been alone, she’d be dead right now, despite her boasting about being able to take care of herself.

“Good.Please remove your gown.”

“Certainly.”She removed the garment, letting it slide down her arms and pool onto the table.

Dr.Schneider put on gloves and took a package from a drawer under the cabinet and removed the bandage, then he poked and prodded the wounds with a finger.

The sutures needed to be taken out and then hopefully she would be free.

“Okay.Everything looks good.Let’s get those stitches out.”He returned to sit in front of her on a small round stool, sliding it a little closer after he sat.Then he ripped open the package and took out a small pair of scissors.

She heard the snipping sounds of the scissors and felt little tugs.She smiled tentatively at Chase.

“It’ll be over quickly,” he whispered.

After less than a minute, the doctor set them on the metal rolling tray.“There you go.All done.”He wiped the areas with an alcohol wipe.“You can dress now.”

Meri jumped when he rubbed it with the alcohol wipe.“Oww.That stings.”

“I know, but it’s necessary,” said Dr.Schneider.