FIVE

"Well, that was certainly strange," said Phoebe. "I wonder why they suddenly changed?"

"I don't know," questioned Piper. "There must have been something in your file that changed there minds but I have no idea what it could be."

"I don't either," Phoebe said. "I've seen my file. There's nothing in it that might give this reaction. Unless it was the same thing Dr. Johnson was concerned about. He never really did tell us what it was."

"I don't think that's it," Piper said. "Everyone here is now treating you like some sort of visiting dignitary or something. I can't see how any medical problem would elicit a reaction like that. Are you sure there isn't anything in your file that could cause such a turn around?"

"No," Phoebe said. "Maybe Dr. Johnson put something in the file before he sent it over."

"Well, whatever it is," Piper said, "let's just be thankful it did. I wasn't looking forward to waiting two months before going to County General for these tests."

"Neither was I," said Phoebe.

Just as the administrator said, the doctor came up to the suite a few minutes later. He was very conciliatory and very accommodating. He completed the examination on Phoebe and performed the tests with a minimum of fuss. When it was over he said he'd have the results sent to Phoebe's doctor immediately. He also said he would be back in a little while to discuss the results with her personally. And, just as the administrator and nurse, he seemed to treat Phoebe like she was some kind of celebrity.

The resident returned a short time later. He assured Phoebe that all of the tests had come out perfectly normal and there was absolutely no cause for any concern. Her baby seemed to be doing very well and he anticipated nothing unusual during her pregnancy.

"Dr. Johnson seemed to think there was something to be concerned about," Phoebe said. "That's why he sent me for these tests. He said it was just routine but I got the feeling it was more than that."

"Oh, that," said the resident. "Well, sometimes a sonogram can produce a sort of aura around a magical baby. Especially one as strong as this one seems to be. A mortal doctor wouldn't know how to interpret that. But I can assure you that there is nothing to be worried about. It appears to be a perfectly normal pregnancy."

"Thanks," said Phoebe. "I appreciate everything you've done."

Just then the administrator came into the suite.

"Well, I hope the news was good," he said smiling nervously at Phoebe.

"Actually, yes," said Phoebe. "It appears there was nothing to be concerned with after all."

"Good, good," said the administrator. "Now, you're welcome to stay and rest here as long as you wish. Take whatever time you need to recoup and refresh yourself. The entire staff is ready, willing, and able to wait on you hand and foot for the foreseeable future. Or longer if you desire."

"No thanks," said Phoebe. "I just want to get home. By the way, why the sudden change in attitude? When I first came in here it seemed like no one could care less about who I was. Now you're all bending over backwards to make sure I'm comfortable."

"So humble," said the administrator, smiling at Phoebe. "That wasn't in your records. I will update it immediately. Well, I need to be getting back to work. Just call if you need anything, anything at all."

The administrator and resident left the room leaving Phoebe and Piper even more mystified over their behavior.