Strong Medicine

Chapter 5

Disclaimer: I don't own Strong Medicine

Rating: K+

Later that Day

Peter sees Lu in the hallway and he goes over to her to see if she found out anything about Kayla.

Peter: Hey Lu did you get a chance to talk to Kayla.

Lu: Yes I did talk to her. I talked to her yesterday during lunch.

Peter: So what did she tell you?

Lu: As much as I would like to tell you what she said. I really can't

Peter: Why can't you. You told me yesterday that were going to talk to Kayla and find out what's wrong with her

Lu: I did find out what's wrong. I didn't tell you I was going to tell you what she said.

In a way it's like doctor patient confidentiality.

Peter: But she is not your patient.

Lu: In this case she is my patient.

Peter: So she's sick, what's wrong with her?

Lu: Sorry I can't say. Kayla confided in me. I can't just break her trust like that.

Peter: Come on Lu it's me. Please just tell me. I really want to know what's wrong with her.

Lu: Sorry I can't tell you. This is her news to tell. If you want to tell find out what's wrong with her just go to her and ask her. I'm sure she'll be glad to tell you.

Peter: (walking away) Thanks for nothing Lu. I really thought you could have helped me. I love her and I want to find out what's wrong with her.

Lu: You shouldn't be telling me this. Tell it to the one that you love.

Peter: Bye Lu I'll see you later.

Lu: Bye

Peter goes over to Lana's desk to find out if she saw Kayla.

Peter: Hey Lana did you see Kayla

Lana: Yea I just saw her. She wasn't looking too good. She ran into the bathroom a while ago and she hasn't come out since. I really think that she's sick. Did Lu talk you about to Kayla ?

Peter: Lu talked to her since yesterday, but she said she couldn't tell me what she said because of doctor patient confidentiality.

Lana: I hope she is okay. Its sounds as if something is really wrong with her if Lu wouldn't tell you.

Peter: You know what I think I'm going to go and check on her to see if she is okay. I'll see you later Lana

Lana: Ok suit your self.

Peter walks over to the ladies restroom and knocks on the door. No one answers. He pushes the door and he walks in. He closes his eyes just in case another woman was inside. He hears someone throwing up in one of the bathroom stalls.

Peter: Hey Kayla is that you?

He hears the toilet flush and the bathroom stall door opens.

Kayla: Yea it's me. What are you doing in here? You do know that this is the ladies room

Peter: I know I was looking for you. Lana told me you were in here.

Kayla: Why are your eyes closed?

Peter: I wasn't sure if any one else was any here. I didn't want to see something that I shouldn't.

Kayla: You can open your eyes now there is no one else in here besides you and me.

Peter opens his eyes and sees Kayla. Her hair is all over the place her clothes are wrinkled and her makeup was running. It even looked as if she was crying.

Peter: I don't me to offend you but you don't look too good. Are you okay

Kayla: Yea I'm fine

Peter: No you are not. I know when you are fine. And now you are not (A/N no pun intended). Is something wrong?

Kayla: Why do you care? I'm not your girlfriend anymore.

Peter: (walks up to Kayla) you may not be my girlfriend any more but you still are my friend. I worry about my friends. I know there is something wrong with you.

Kayla: There's nothing wrong. I've just been feeling sick these past few days. It's probably just the flu.

Peter: (questioning look) the flu. Are you sure?

Kayla: Yes I'm sure. I am a doctor you know.

Peter: Ok since you say you have the flu shouldn't you be home. You should be in bed trying to get as much rest as you possibly can.

Kayla: Yes I should be but I have patients. I can't just leave them. My patients are my top priority.

Peter: I understand that you have patients, but you're health should come first.

Kayla: (screaming) I don't need you telling me what to do. I am a grown woman and I can take care of myself and my responsibilities. I don't need your help.

Kayla walks out the bathroom and slams the door leaving a very hurt and confused Peter behind

Peter: (thinking to him self) what just happened here?

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