WHO: Dr. McCoy, Dr Grey, Xavier's faculty, students
WHERE: The New Institute, Medical facilities.
WHEN: Saturday and Sunday
WARNINGS: Some medical terms that may or may not be completely made up.
SUMMARY: Jean realized that there hadn't been anyone with medical skills at the institute since.... forever. So it's high time for everyone to get their
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[Please. I promise it's completely confidential.]
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[Confidential or not, maybe I should just go see if Hank's free. I'm sorry to have bothered you.]
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"I'm sure he'd be happy to see you, Ms. Summers. You can take the file with you if you like."
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"Scott told you didn't he?"
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This wasn't easy for her; her maternal instinct had always been strong - it was why she loved her job at the Institute so much, why it felt so much like home. Being able to mentor or take care of children who needed guidance, it filled a void. And now, faced with her own child, granted a child that she hadn't borne but who did obviously inherit her genetic makeup, she was at a loss at how to comfort her. "I hope that you won't hold that against me. Though, I wouldn't blame you if you did."
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"I wouldn't hold it against you. I just don't want to... make any demands. I'm not... asking for anything, I just wanted to see you..."
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"I... thanks. I mean, really, thanks. You're taking this... really well by the way."
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Jean sat down at her desk, folding her hands in her lap so Rachel wouldn't see them tremble. "I'm grateful to get to meet you, in whatever capacity."
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"Then I'm glad to be here. For you. If there's anything I can do..?"
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She considered straying, but realized that if Jean carried out the exam, she'd see the brand on Rachel's back and no way was she opening that can of worms yet.
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