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[get_thebook]

When you spend so much of your life guiding another hand at the pot, and then make the decision to step away and see if lumps start to form, a certain -- nervous energy bubbles up in a person. (If that's not taking the metaphor too far.) Having never been a mother but having always been an aunt, I really don't think it's an "empty nest" issue. When

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[thegooddrjones]

I'm sorry, I'm afraid I haven't heard of a Jet here yet, but our arrivals tend to happen in bunches, so perhaps she'll arrive soon. I'm Martha Jones, a warden and the head of the infirmary here. Welcome.

[get_thebook]

If you haven't heard of her then it's likely she hasn't come along. That's quite all right; I'm a patient woman.

It's good to meet you -- is it Dr. Jones?

[thegooddrjones]

Just Martha is fantastic.

[get_thebook]

All right, Martha. I am Frances Owens. ...Tell you what, when you get to know me you can decide what you want to call me.

[thegooddrjones]

Nice to meet you, Frances. I imagine it'll be that though, if it's all right with you.