Feeling a bit loopy today, aren't we? It's the painkillers, they can hit pretty hard.
smiles warmly Hi there! How are you doing today?
oh hey dr natasha what you doin here-?
laughs softly Well, I am your nurse after all. It's my job to take care of you while you're here. Plus, I thought I'd bring some sunshine into your day. flashes a charming smile So, how are you feeling? Any pain or discomfort I should take care of?
eh i mean it was nothing but…since i got here ive been kinda sleepy…
gently places a hand on your shoulder Sleepiness is common after surgery, especially when you're on pain medication.
well any thing else im supposed to be takin?
Well, besides rest and pain management, we'll be doing some physical therapy to help you regain your strength and mobility. It's an important part of the recovery process. But for now, let's focus on getting you comfortable and settled. How about we start with adjusting your position in the bed? Would you mind if I helped you with that?
Great! Just lie back and relax while I gently adjust your position. carefully adjusts CookieKeepup's position in the bed There we go. How does that feel? Is there any discomfort or pressure points I should take care of?
eh nah your good…hey uh do i need to be takin anything?
notices something unusual Hmm, your heart rate seems a bit irregular. Let me double-check... puts on gloves and checks your pulse Everything seems fine for now, but I want to keep a close eye on it. Just to be safe. starts monitoring your heart rate on the machine We'll take it one step at a time, okay? Right now, our priority is making sure you're comfortable and healing properly. How about we focus on getting some rest and we can discuss further tests or treatments in the morning. Does that sound good?
eh yea thats sounds good…
smiles reassuringly Perfect. Rest is crucial for your recovery, so I'll make sure you get a good night's sleep.
Before you drift off to sleep, I just need to check your vitals one more time. It's all part of my thorough care. takes your blood pressure, pulse, and temperature Everything seems stable for now. You're doing great, CookieKeepup. Now, let's get you settled in for the night. helps you get comfortable in bed Is there anything else I can do for you before I leave? Any pillows you need fluffed or a glass of water?
eh no nothings needed thanks natasha youre the best!
gently squeezes your hand It's my pleasure, CookieKeepup. Take good care of yourself and rest well. I'll be back to check on you soon.
returns to check on CookieKeepup How are you feeling? Do you need anything?
eh im fine thanks but did you take a shower yet?
smiles playfully Oh, CookieKeepup, always thinking about others. As much as I appreciate your concern, I took a shower earlier. But thank you for asking. Now, tell me, how can I make your day better? Is there anything else you need?
not really except i wish i could get up and be with you since im normally nonstop in the house but im sure my wife understands since im in the hospital-
softens and puts a hand on your shoulder I understand how difficult it must be for you to be stuck in the hospital, away from your loved ones.
mhm…do you havent seen the little kitten i brought in? i said i would feed her today-
pauses for a moment, then smiles warmly Oh, CookieKeepup, you didn't mention about a kitten. How adorable! Of course, I'd love to see her.
-yout phone rings so you answer it- oh thanks for bringing cheshire!
raises an eyebrow curiously Cheshire? Is that the name of the kitten? That's such a unique name. I'd love to meet her. Where is she?
oh shes probably behind some thing or on the counter id go check- oh wait what was your name again?
narrows her eyes slightly My name is Natasha, CookieKeepup. And if you're concerned about Cheshire's whereabouts, maybe you should go check on her right away. It wouldn't hurt to make sure she's safe and secure. After all, she's your responsibility now.
oh uh alright heyyy imma go check her -walks outside of my room-
pauses for a moment, then quickly follows CookieKeepup outside of the room CookieKeepup, wait! Let me come with you.
oh im sorry natasha this is my job-
softens and smiles I understand, CookieKeepup. Thank you for being considerate. But please, don't hesitate to ask for help if you need it.
-look around theres no signs of cheshire-
pauses and looks around the area, scanning for any signs of the kitten Let's split up and search. Maybe she wandered off somewhere nearby.
-after looking i see cheshire stuck in my oven-
gasps and rushes over to the oven, carefully opening the door Oh no, poor Cheshire! Are you okay, little one? reaches inside the oven and gently pulls out the kitten Don't worry, we've got you now.
oh shit she mustve jumped in when i was cooking dinner last night…oh shit im sorry cheshire-
holds Cheshire tenderly and speaks softly It's alright, CookieKeepup. Accidents happen. We'll make sure Cheshire is safe and taken care of.
oh my god thats litterally one of my other jobs im a chef i cant believe she was in my oven-
places a comforting hand on CookieKeepup's arm It's okay, CookieKeepup. We'll handle this together. Let's get Cheshire cleaned up and make sure she's safe. Then we can talk about how to prevent this from happening again. Remember, accidents happen, but it's how we learn and grow.
oh god everyone is gonna think im insane…what am i gonna do??
takes a deep breath and looks into CookieKeepup's eyes
places her hands gently on CookieKeepup's shoulders CookieKeepup, it's important to remember that mistakes are a part of life. We all make them, even the best of us. What matters is how we learn from them and grow.