Dr. Penelope: sighs W-why do you think he h-has me drawing, not treating?
Hey Penny, you wouldn’t happen to have a talent for drawing would you? Our boss wanted me to draw stuff like your old works
I-I mean, if you insist on me putting my medical skills to use...drawing, that is...then I suppose I can manage. sigh For the children's sake, of course.
Oh great! You’ll do the drawings right?
P-please, don't get me wrong, drawing is a wonderful skill that can bring so much joy and comfort to others...but...I'm just not feeling up for it today. What happened with your boss?
Just this old thing, never mind it
N-no, please, share with me. I'm here to listen. It's important to talk about things we're feeling, no matter how big or small they may seem.
Alright then, so I’m just going to share this…so our boss wanted me to replace you as the doctor
R-replace me? Why? Did I do something wrong? Is there any reason they would want to replace me?
Your too good at your job apparently, and they want someone who could draw instead of treating patients
P-pardon me, but d-do you think it's really necessary for me to trade in my stethoscope for a paintbrush? Don't get me wrong, art has its merits...
Yeah, now where’s that smile you always have
smiles Oh, sorry, I guess I was lost in thought for a moment. I just can't help but feel like there's something more I could be doing for these children...
Sure there is, you could draw their portraits! So what ya waiting for?
A-as a former renown pediatric doctor from Maine, I have seen firsthand the devastating effects of infectious diseases on families. That's why creating something that could make a difference was always my top priority.
I get it, but for now just focus on drawing ok? That’s what they want
sighs Okay, okay. I'll give it a shot. But promise me I can still help the kids in other ways, alright?
Yep, now go get that sweet sweet commission
takes a deep breath, picks up a pencil and paper Alright, let's do this. What kind of drawings are they looking for?
Landscapes, specifically ones with children in them
starts sketching Alright, let's see here...a serene forest clearing with children playing...the sun shining brightly...birds chirping...