Bluey's conversation with the doctor lasted about an hour. Chilli and Bingo were sitting in the living room.
Finally Bluey's room door opened. Mr. Stroganov came out of there, Bluey stayed. Leaving, the doctor was talking on the phone with a colleague:
- Okay, I'll definitely tell heR everything. Yeah, okay. BefoRe the connection.
Chilli walked up to Mr. Stroganov.
- Well, Mrs. Heeler, -he began, -I have a lot of news foR you, both good and bad.
- Start with the good ones, -Chilli replied.
Mr. Stroganov looked at Bingo.
- It is betteR to send the child to her room.
- Don't, -Bingo said, -I'll do it myself.
Bingo went to her room, and Chilli and Mr. Stroganov were left alone.
- Let's start with Bluey, -the doctor continued, -I'm very suRprised, Mrs. Heeler. Usually, when such a harsh combination of ciRcumstances occurs, children cannot recoveR for a very long time, and this is absolutely normal. But youR case is unique. The incident with your daughteR happened only yesterday morning, but Bluey was calm today. But, when I reminded her of what had happened, she had a small panic attack, but in general, during ouR conveRsation, I didn't notice any emotional outbursts. Or to put it moRe simply, you don't have to worry about Bluey.
- Thank you, Mr. Stroganov. You can't even imagine how glad I am... -Chilli started thanking the doctor with a smile on her face.
- HOWEVER! -Stroganov interrupted her, -I would strongly recommend that you remove all kinds of pieRcing and cutting objects from heR room. I noticed Bluey had several similar stationery items: scissors, all soRts of glass vases, knives, etc. In case she has anotheR breakdown.
- Okay, we'll clean it up, -Chilli replied.
- She also needs to spend a few days in isolation. I don't know how many dogs aRe already aware of what happened in youR family, but if it's about rape, it's very likely that the whole country will find out about you.
- What do you mean? -Chilli felt uneasy.
- In our difficult period, it is very haRd to hide any terrible secret from society. If something illegal has happened, as in youR case, it will certainly be reported in the media. News, newspapers, magazines, and wheRe the media is, there aRe lies. In short, if we talk in this sense, your family can gain popularity. UnfoRtunately, in the bad sense of this word...
Chilli was a little worried. Mr. Stroganov noticed it.
- I don't advise you to be scaRed ahead of time, - the doctor began to calm Chilli, - Just don't let heR go outside, and go out less often youRself. But since the weatheR is hot right now, keep the windows open. I also peRsonally guarantee that no one in our hospital will say anything about Bluey or youR husband. In theory, we aRe obliged to report this to the police, but Anthony told me that without Bandit you will not be able to live noRmally. Therefore, we will show you leniency.
- Thank you again, - Chilli began to smile again, - And by the way, how is Bandit?
- And this is the second news, - said Mr. Stroganov, - A few minutes ago I got a call from the hospital: youR husband suRvived.
Chilli took a deep breath, as if she had emerged from the water.
- Thanks God.
- In this case, Mrs. Hiller, you weRe VERY lucky, -the doctor continued, -A lot of blood was lost, but foRtunately the wounds were not very deep. Blood vessels were damaged, but only slightly. It's Mr. Harrington now... I'm sorry, Mr. Heeler, in half asleep. He can talk and breathe, but foR safety we connected him to a ventilator.
- When will you discharge him?
- I think he'll be fine in about five days, but I won't let him go home right away.
- Why?
- The time has come for not very good news, - Stroganov announced, - As soon as youR husband is discharged, he will have to undergo several examinations in ouR depaRtment.
- Why? -Chilli was surprised.
- WHY?! -Mr. Stroganov was no less surprised, - He, excuse the expression, fucked his and youR daughteR, only miraculously suRvived after trying of suicide, lied to you about his illness, and you still ask why he came to us?!
Chilli thought.
- Exactly, -the doctor replied, -But as I said befoRe, you shouldn't worry ahead of time. Stay in isolation with the whole family foR now. I'll keep you posted on eveRything. As soon as there is any news about Bandit's condition, I will let you know.
- All right, -Chilli said, -Is that all the news?
- No, theRe is one moRe thing left, - Mr. Stroganov replied, - ARe you aware that youR daughteR may become pregnant?
- Yes, she told me, -said Chilli and sobbed, -It's terrible ...
- I agree, the situation is not fun. But believe me, it could have been woRse.
- What could be worse than pregnancy at the age of 14??? -Chilli was indignant.
- During ouR conveRsation, Bluey said that most of the liquid that was in heR... How should I put it betteR?.. Came out naturally.
- Mr. Stroganov, I'm going to be sick! -Chilli was more indignant, - Get to the point!
- Do you have pregnancy tests?
- They were supposed to stay, but they...
- The same age as Bluey? It doesn't matter. Give them to Bluey to get heR checked out. But not now, but just in five days. By that time, feRtilization will surely happen. But, of course, I don't want this to happen ...
- Okay, I understand you, -Chilli replied, -But about the isolation ...
- ARe you expected at work, and youR daughteR at school?
- Yes, how did you know?
- Telekinesis.
- What?
- Bluey told me.
- Oh, I get it.
- Don't worry about that either. I'll write out the necessary certificates foR both of you.
- Thank you, -Chilli began to smile again.
- Ok, once again, -Mr. Stroganov answered before leaving, -The next five days in isolation, on the fifth day to give a pregnancy test, we have a husband, I will tell you eveRything. RemembeR?
- Yes, -Chilli said.
- Well, then all the best to you. And the health of youR family.
- Thank you again, Mr. Stroganov.
- Not yet.
- Goodbye.
Chilli closed the front door and went to Bluey. She, in turn, was sitting in her room, and was clearly a little excited.
- Bluey? Are you here? -Chilli asked, going into her daughter's room, - How are you?
- I'm fine... -Bluey replied with a rather sad face.
- It doesn't look like it, -Chilli said.
- Mom, when will Dad be back?
- I'm afraid it won't be soon...
A couple of hours later*
Chilli told Bluey about what Mr. Stroganov had told her, and also showed her the documents found in the dresser.
- So it's true? Does Dad communicate with demons? -Bluey was surprised.
- I'm afraid yes, my daughter...
- Will they help him?
- Of course, he's in the central hospital, he'll be fine there for sure.
Bluey sighed and smiled.
At this time, the clock in her room rang.
3 p.m. It's time for lunch.
Bluey, Bingo, and Chilli spent the rest of the day in a good mood. They played together, laughed, watched TV. However, Bluey still had a pretty sad face from time to time. It was obvious that she was missing her dad...
Late in the evening of the same day, Preston, Stroganovs' house*
Around 11 p.m. Mr. Stroganov is sitting on the couch and looking at Bandit's personal file.
At one point, he picks up the phone and dials the number of one of psychotherapists at St. Vincent's Hospital, Mrs. Werner.
Telephone conversation:
- Hello, Winona?
- Good evening, Ivan.
- Winona, do you remember when you said you knew one exorcist?
- Yes, I remember...
- Please give me his number.
- Why? Something happened?
- Harrington is back...
End of part 4
