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Doc nodded with a smile of approval, "Young lady, you've just made the first step in the right direction. Come with me and we'll get you admitted."
Together, they left the room, making small talk as they walked down a hall way. Doc even cracked a couple of harmless jokes to get a smile out of her. Once at reception, he took a clipboard and began writing in her information. As he wrote, he spoke to the receptionist.
"This young lady will be spending a few days with us," he explained, "I want her checked in at rehab and um, give her a nice room with a view. I'm ordering some group activities and medicines as written."
He then handed the clipboard to the receptionist who in turn called for a young man to escort her.
"She's not to be left alone for more than a few minutes at a time and give her the support she needs," he added. He then looked at her reassuringly as he spoke to the staff, "I'll be there as often as possible."
With that, Anna was given her wrist band and escorted to her room.
As Doc turned to leave, the receptionist stopped him, "Doctor, that strange man in the corner, he said he's looking for you."
"Any idea who he is?" he asked as he looked.
"Not a clue," she shrugged.
He just nodded, "Thanks, Steph, I'll handle it."
Cautiously and curiously, he approached the hooded man.
"Hello, Sir," he said, "I understand you're looking for me."