Maladjusted

Chapter 35

It was a few months later when Amanda had a checkup with Dr. Goodman and he asked her while examining her, "So, how are you feeling? Noticed any changes in appetite? Sleep patterns? Anything?"

Amanda sighed and remarked, "If you mean since it happened, I had a few setbacks. But lately I've been fine."

Dr. Goodman then nodded and queried, "You and Lee are all right also, I assume? Have you talked about expanding the family yet?"

Amanda shrugged and commented, "Well, we've been busy with work. Besides, I don't think we're there yet. I don't want to push him and he doesn't want to push me on the subject. We talk, Dr. Goodman. But it's not the main topic of conversation. So, am I okay? Do you need anything else today?"

Dr. Goodman stated while writing on her chart, "No. You can get dressed now. Your lab work results should come back in a few days and we'll call you. Otherwise, I'll see you next time."

As he left Amanda replied, "Thank you."

Getting dressed Amanda suddenly felt uneasy. She didn't have a problem before talking to the man. But why was everyone, her mother included concerned about when she and Lee would try to conceive?

Shaking her head as she finished changing she thought disconcertedly, Lee and I will decide when that time will be! It's our timetable. No one else's!

When she got to the Agency later that morning and pulled in Francine met her in the parking lot answering, "Good. You're here. You and I need to go to the Library of Congress. There are some federal documents missing and we need to find out where they last were before they disappeared. Let's take my car."

Amanda suddenly chuckled and Francine asked, "What's so funny?"

Amanda shrugged and commented, "I guess after all these years it would happen to you, too."

Francine irritatedly queried, "What?"

Amanda sighed answering, "Well. When I get nervous, I ramble. Which you already know. But you...You did it without even thinking about it. It's funny, don't you think?"

Francine made a face and rolled her eyes responding, "Don't ever compare us, Amanda King! We are nothing alike!"

Amanda giggled and remarked, "It's Stetson now as you know, and I'm sorry."

Francine sighed and answered slowly, "Old habits...But you know what? Let's take your car anyway. You have room in case we need to bring back anything. I'll drive..."

As they got in and Francine started the car Amanda asked, "Would you like to join me for lunch afterwards?"

Francine taken aback replied, "Sure. And we don't have to go extravagant. How about that Quickie Chickie place you and Lee are always talking about?"

Amanda shook her head commenting, "I could go for the Tea Room. My treat. Okay?"

Francine shrugged surprised and stated, "Sure..."

The work at the Library was time consuming but they found a clue that traced back to the New York Public Library.

Francine contacted Billy with the info and he sent one of the agents that was in New York already to check it out.

So on the way to lunch around one Francine stated to Amanda who took over driving, "So..."

Amanda glanced at her answering, "So...What? You have something you need to ask me or tell me? Go right ahead."

Francine hesitated then replied, "Well, this lunch you want us to have. We don't usually-"

Amanda sighed and commented, "I know, but...all right. I do need to talk about something and I wanted your opinion."

Francine tilted her head in her direction answering, "And it's not exactly private at the Agency. Gotcha. So, what's wrong?"

Meanwhile Lee was at Ned's with Billy for lunch and as they ordered their meal and had their drinks already Billy queried, "What's up, Scarecrow? I don't mind being your companion here but I assumed you'd be having lunch with your wife. Something the matter?"

TBC