“Doctor Burns,” Jim said, “this is Cassidy Rae; Ms. Brown raised her since she was a pup. Let’s get cookin’ and find out what’s happened to the best citizen in this town.” The doctor nodded and they all hustled to the nearest room. Charlie moved in close to Cassidy Rae to hold her hand. After a quick examination to the sleeping woman, Doctor Sam ordered for the x-ray nurse to hurry in with needed apparatus. Silence in the small room as everyone held their breath.
In a few minutes, the doctor nodded, “Ms. Brown has a nasty twisted ankle, no fracture. I’ll have to take more tests regarding possible stroke or other problems so Cassidy Rae, please hang on to your calm and say a prayer. Charlie, keep her company in the cafeteria while I call one of the senior doctors for consultation.”
“Doctor, don’t think for one minute I’m a kid ’cause I’m twenty-two, almost finished with Veterinarian College and I’m gonna be right with my Grans while you do your work. I won’t get in your way, that’s a promise.” She turned to Charlie, “Stay with me, please since we’re old friends and I need you.” He squeezed her capable hand.
Author Charmaine Gordon 
She knows how to stand her ground. 🙂 She won’t leave her Gran’s side.
I got your link all fixed up, dear girl. 🙂
My friend, you are a peach. Thanks for everything.
Her promise not to get in the way could be difficult to keep, depending on how things go. If they start to go bad, she’s going to have a hard time not interfering.
So true. Hope all is well, my talented friend.
I like how she acts tough, but needs that support at the same time.
Ah youth. Thanks for seeing right through my brave girl.
Cassidy Rae is certainly doing the best she can and her best is darn good! I liked that she asked her friend to stay and support her too though…enjoyed the snippet and HUGS to you, my friend!
Hi Veronica. Thanks for your support. I’m moving along to do it justice, my small town story. From a girl who grew up in big-time Chicago now in New York, it’s a stretch.
I’m glad that she has her friend there. This can be a very scary situation, even with all the support around her.
Alexis, thanks a bunch for your nifty comment.
She doesn’t seem to be one who stands by and observes quietly. Love her dependence on Charlie to soften her.
Hi Nancy, you’re right on target. More about Charlie soon.
Looks like C.R. knows exactly what she needs. She’s a strong young woman!
Love my girl. She’s based on my ten-year old granddaughter-dynamite. Thanks, Christina.
C.R. is laying down the law! Good for her. She needs to know what’s what with her grandmother.
Jenna, you are terrific. I love your comment.
She’s so determined to be there with grans and I bet she’s in turmoil inside. Good job she has Charlie there to support her.
Hywela, you nailed it. More to be seen next week.
She sounds capable and independent, but I like that she wants him with her.
And so she is. Nice to be with a friend from the old days, though. Thanks, Elaine.
Love the strength in that last line!
Thanks, Amy. She is strong even at her age.
No breaks is good. Hope there’s nothing serious wrong that made her fall. I can feel the love in this snippet.
The love is what makes the world go ’round. Caitlin, you always say it so well.
I love the juxtaposition of C.R.’s standing up to the doctor yet needing Charlie close. Good for her.
Hi Diane. My tough cookie needs a pal. Don’t we all? I sure do many times, like all the time. Thanks.