Ch. 16: Mystery Flavor

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        "I don't think she's doing very well," Mobuis whispers.

"She's your project," Ravonna shrugs, "if she's any trouble..."

"I'll take care of her, somehow..."

Josie chimes in, "what if you let her speak to someone? You know, talk her troubles out."

"But who?" Mobuis wonders.

"A therapist. That's their job."

"I doubt she'll be pleased."

"It'll be good for her," Josie says firmly.

"Alright, alright. I'll find someone."

"Thank you."

*

"I think you're going through a great deal of trauma," Dr. Kelly explains.

Marilyn crosses her arms, "no," she disagrees.

"Yes," Dr. Kelly insists.

"But, why?"

"Your life has become very unstable and you're not responding well.'

"Are you qualified to say that?"

"As a doctor, no- "

"Then, I'm not interested."

Dr. Kelly shakes her head.

"What kind of doctor are you, anyways?"

"I'm a dentist."

Marilyn's speechless. A dentist? Her face grew hot, if it wasn't already.

"Still, I can tell you that mindfulness is very helpful."

"Mindfulness?"

"Just one minute a day and you'll see improvement..." One more quip- "It'll do wonders, if you just give it a chance..."

Marilyn storms off, fuming.

In the lobby, there's a great big basket of prizes. Shiny toys, for the kinds held against their will and dragged to the dentist. Marilyn scoops up the basket in her arms.

"Look at me!" Marilyn holds up her prize.

"You can take one." Dr. Kelly smiles.

"No thanks.

Marilyn grins and walks off with the entire thing. Take that, Dr. Kelly

Author's note

This is so short! Hope you still enjoyed 🤗

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