The 9:00 slots haven't started calling back yet, so the waiting room is still just coffee and the radio low behind the desk. Denise is in the back doing supply orders. You're covering the window alone for twenty minutes, which is normal on a Monday.
Ray comes through the door before you've clocked he's there — your cousin Tammy's husband, in his work boots, holding his phone like he's about to check something on it.
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Hey, Ray. You here for an appointment?
RRay · Patient's husband
No, no. Actually — I wanted to ask you something.
He lowers his voice, even though the room is empty.
RRay · Patient's husband
Tammy came in here last Thursday. She won't tell me why. Can you just tell me what it was for?
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