Chapter 115: Penitents, Part 10

Michael

“What do we need to watch for?” asks James.

“You can expect her to have a headache, Perhaps some short-term memory loss. She may not remember what happened this evening. The headache should fade within a few days. Should you find she suffers from dizziness, blurred vision, noise or light sensitivity.…”

James cuts her short. “I’d like a medic on hand to keep an eye on her.”

“Mr.…” The doctor pauses, her expression sour….

“Alexanders…. James Alexanders.”

“Mr Alexanders. This is a public service. We do not have the staff to send them haring off after every case that comes in here. If a case is serious enough to merit that, the patient should remain with us. We can keep her overnight….”