[video] posted earlier in the day

[temporaltossed]

[There's an understandable hesitation before the camera clicks onto Rachel's tattoo'd face, bruised and tired-looking.]

So... I'm going to need a ride home from the hospital tomorrow. I'm fine, but I'd rather not subway it.

Laura, I'm sorry, we can move you in tomorrow, okay? Promise.

And whoever dropped me off, thanks. I think I owe you one.

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Comments

video; with a quickness

[bluepurrymuffin]

Oh dear! What happened?

voice;

[temporaltossed]

I was out in the city last night, someone got lucky.

voice;

[bluepurrymuffin]

Are you alright at least? Any major injuries?

I've been a little busy, but if you need me to come in to give a second opition...

voice;

[temporaltossed]

I think the doctors here are good enough to read x-rays and diagnose a busted-up red-head.

voice;

[bluepurrymuffin]

True, but as your primary physician, I still feel some obligation.

voice;

[temporaltossed]

You're welcome to come by. Not like I'm going anywhere before tomorrow.

voice;

[bluepurrymuffin]

I'll most certainly do that! Though I can't promise that I won't be obnoxious to your doctors.

voice;

[temporaltossed]

Hank, play nice. Just because you're smarter than all of them.

voice;

[bluepurrymuffin]

Oh, I'm sure I will, but when it comes to one of our own, one always like to know as much as he can on these matter. I tend to more often be the nagging mother-figure than the arrogant professional!

voice;

[temporaltossed]

Well, I am all out of mother figures these days.

voice;

[bluepurrymuffin]

I understand, and I miss her too. With everything that's happened over the last few years, I can't help but wonder how different it could have been with Jean around.

voice;

[temporaltossed]

...she was here, you know. A couple of times.

voice;

[bluepurrymuffin]

I suppose I shouldn't be surprised. A shame that I would have missed her, though.

voice;

[temporaltossed]

I'm glad I didn't. But when she left... God, that hurt. [And remembering it certainly didn't help.]

voice;

[bluepurrymuffin]

She's been a dear friend throughout the years, and no matter how many times it's been necessary, never one it's been easy to say goodbye to.

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[temporaltossed]

Do you think she'll ever be back? [Here, back home, either or, she wasn't sure which she was asking about.]