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Authors note – See Chapter 1
Breathing Underwater
By:
AngelBabs81 and potterfan2006
Chapter 8
"I'm sorry about this, Dr. Levin, I know this wasn't how you wanted to spend your evening," Sammie told him.
"Don't apologize, I'm a doctor, it's what I do. Let me know what you want, and I'll get the order in."
Sammie thought about it, "Could I have some applesauce, toast, and apple juice?"
"I'll get that sent through," Levin assured her, returning moments later.
"Way to go klutzy Williams, you can't even go SCUBA diving without getting hurt!" she mumbled.
Levin heard Sammie talking to herself, and couldn't hide a smile. "Klutzy Williams?"
"It's a name that I was called in school. I have always been a Klutz," Sammie blushed.
"And why are you calling yourself that?"
"I can't even do something as normal as SCUBA diving without getting hurt. How am I supposed to do my job as an undersea biologist if when the first time I go out I get hurt?" she asked, exasperated.
"You didn't get hurt; you ended up with decompression sickness. That could have happened to Dr. Westphalen or myself, and even the best divers in the world can end up with it," Levin sat down.
"True, but will it happen again the next time I go back out there?" Sammie looked down at her legs.
"I can't guarantee it won't happen to anyone who dives. Decompression doesn't target the weak or strong, it's unbiased. It's not your fault, do you understand?"
"Yah, I understand".
"Your food should be here shortly. Did you want me to stay and chat? I'm free. Or would you like to be alone?"
"I would actually like some company, if you don't mind. The distraction will help keep my mind of off some unpleasant thoughts."
"Sure. I have to get something first, but I'll be back soon."
"Okay."
He returned a few minutes later and to regale Sammie about life aboard the SeaQuest before she dozed off for a fitful night's sleep.
TBC…