'Just one more patient.' I think to myself as I drag the medicine cart to my final room. My first day on the job hasn't been bad, just exhausting.
I'd be lying if I said I didn't have good patients. Some opened up more than others, but that was expected. They have all been very cooperative.
I raise my fist and knock on Mr. Bates' door. "Come in." He softly says. I walk in and see that he's sitting at his desk writing in some kind of journal. He quickly closes it and jumps up, helping me pull the cart into the room.
"Have you had a good day?" I ask as I prepare his nightly medicine. He nods, slightly blushing and I smile as I hand over his cup of medicine and water. He throws the medicine back, washing it down and throwing the cups into a small trash can by his desk. "How about y-you? Has your first day been alright?" He asks. I can't help but smile at him as I nod in return, writing several things on his chart.
"Well, that's about it. Have a good night, sleep well, Mr. Bates." I smile. "Norman." He gently corrects me. "Sleep well, Norman." I say. He smiles and nods, "You too, Ms. Peterson. I will see you in the morning." Grinning, I give him a playful look and say, "Jolene." He looks confused for a moment before realizing the joke and letting out a slight laugh, his cheeks turning even redder. Propping the door open with my foot I pull the cart out, giving him a final goodbye before making my way down the hall.
*Norman's POV*
I walk back over and sit at my desk, opening my journal to where I left off when Miss Peters- er, Jolene walked in.
'Today has been a good day. I have barely heard from Mother. I went to the cafeteria for all three meals, and I even played the piano a little bit. I miss the motel more and more every day, though. Also, there is this beautiful new nurse who works here. Her name is Jolene Peterson. Oh, how I wish I could get to know her. She has short blonde hair which curls at her shoulders, inviting green eyes,and a warm, pearly smile. I wish I could see her more than 15 minutes a day. I know today is the first day I've met her, but I feel as though I can really trust her. She just seems like..a friend. Oh, but she could never like me. She's so stunning and kind and I'm, well, me. Anyway, I'm going to go to sleep now.
Until next time,
Norman Bates.'
*Jolene's POV*
Pattie smiles at me as I grab my coat and purse, ready to go home for the day. "How was your first day?'' She asks. "It was good. I really like all of my patients. They were all very cooperative and talkative" I sign my name on the timesheet. She gives me a look, "Even Norman Bates?'' I laugh. "Yes, of course. He is very sweet." I say. "Are you sure it's the same patient? Room 24?" She asks. I nod. "Huh, well, you must be magic. All of his past nurses could never get him to say a word. Ever. He would just sit there with a cold blank stare on his face." She says. "Oh, well, maybe he's changed. Anyway, I gotta go. See you tomorrow!" We say our goodbyes, and I make my way to the door with Norman Bates on my mind. Has he actually changed, or am I doing something right?