Chapter eight Bobby's Mom

She was sitting alone, reading a Bible. Her body language said she was expecting the worst, seeing someone "medical" come in the door. She began to stand up. Jane motioned for her to sit.

"Hello. I am the doctor that took care of you son in the emergency room." Jane sat beside the women.

"Thank you, the surgeon said you saved his life." Mrs. Randolph stated " Is Bobby all right, is something wrong?"

No, No. I came to check on him and you. Is there anything you need." Jane asked.

"Yes, Will you pray with me? The Reverend is not here yet and I want someone to pray with me " She asked

"of course" Jane replied

Bobby's Mom began to cry " Are you a believer or are you humoring me?"

"I believe, I wouldn't lie about this to you. Prayer is sometimes our most powerful tool. Other may not believe that,but I do. Jane said simply and the women began to pray for Bobby. Dr. Romano came in and heard the two women and their simple prayer. Dr. Irving was constantly surprising him. He was glad to see her, but stepped out of the lounge to give the women privacy. When they finished He came into the room.

"Dr. Romano how is Bobby" His mother asked.

" No changes, but you can see him now." Romano told the mother .

Mrs. Randolph turned and thanked Jane. Jane squeezed her hand and told her she would continue to pray for them.

"Do you believe what you just did?" Romano asked

"What?"

"I heard you pray with that woman, were you serious, do you really believe?"

"Yes." Jane said simply. They walked out of the waiting room.

"Are you off? I mean is your shift over?" Robert realized the first statement sounded like he was questioning her sanity.

Jane laughed. " Maybe a little off and yes my shift is over" She laughed.

"Let's have dinner." He asked

"Sure. Nothing fancy," She answered. Wondering , according to Kerry , if she were being careless.

"Good, I'll drive, unless you want to?"

"No. I ride the El . You may have to drop me off at my place." She said

Robert nodded and smiled. Maybe he even leered a little

"Don't smile you devil" She thought, "He may be the careless one" Jane smiled and laughed.