I press the red button on my phone, placing the receiver to my ear, hoping the other person will pick up.
Ring ring, ring ring, ring ring...the phone rings another five times and I'm about to hang up before he answers.
"Edmund speaking." His voice is formal and even more soothing and deeper over the phone. I can hear laughter and chatter in the background.
"Doctor Edmund," I clear my throat, relieved he picked up the phone. "It's Lacey Ryan, I sat next to you on the flight. I hope I'm not disturbing you."
The recognition and delight in his voice is clear. "Ms. Ryan, absolute pleasure to hear from you. I thought you would never call." He chuckles softly, a hearty and throaty sound. "I'm assuming you wanted to come in and schedule an appointment, or did you enjoy my company so much you wanted to see me again?"
"When is your next available appointment?" I cross my fingers, hoping he can slot me in within the next few days.