E-Mail to Adrienne

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To: [Frost, Adrienne]
From: [Grey-Summers, Jean]
Subject: Vanessa

Adrienne,

As evidenced by her post, Vanessa is awake. The healing spell went well but it may not be a good idea to see her right now. She's still trying to readjust.

If you have any questions or you do wind up wanting to see her you'll need talk to Hank to get clearance. He's her doctor now.

Jean

Comments

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From: [Frost, Adrienne]
To: [Grey-Summers, Jean]
Subject: re:Vanessa

Jean,

Thanks for the heads up. I saw the post and the mention of learning patience and her 'situation' which sort of tipped me off that things weren't all rosy-fun-time but I didn't know it was as bad as 'it may not be a good idea to see her.' I suppose it's to be expected after all she went through, though. I told her I'm around if she needs me but I'll definitely give her some space.

"He's her doctor now." Am I reading too much into this? Or do you mean that because you're taking a long, relaxing break now that she's up and about?

A.

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To: [Frost, Adrienne]
From: [Grey-Summers, Jean]
Subject: re: Vanessa

That would probably be best, but I can't speak for her.

Things didn't go as well as I'd hoped and I don't think I'm the best person suited for her care.

Jean

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From: [Frost, Adrienne]
To: [Grey-Summers, Jean]
Subject: re:Vanessa

Okay well, that's still pretty cryptic, but we're getting warmer I suppose. What do you mean things didn't go as well as you'd hoped? And why don't you think you're the best person suited for her care?

And you realize I'm just asking you as a formality but that I can go down to the medlab and use my powers to find out what exactly prompted this, right? So just spill, sister.

A.

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To: [Frost, Adrienne]
From: [Grey-Summers, Jean]
Subject: re: Vanessa

Harsh words were said and I let them get to me when I shouldn't have. I'm supposed to be objective and to put the patient above my own needs but I didn't in this case. I couldn't brush aside being spoken to that way so I left. I got angry. I wanted to yell back and that isn't good for either of us since I knew I'd probably get out of control.

I'm too emotionally invested, and Hank isn't. I need to give her space for both our sakes. I know why she's acting this way, but I don't have the patience to get her through it.

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From: [Frost, Adrienne]
To: [Grey-Summers, Jean]
Subject: re:Vanessa

Hmm. Okay. So isn't this exactly why health care professionals aren't allowed to treat family and close friends?

This is what I've got: stress is a bitch, and you've been going through a crapload of personal stress since the time you came out of a coma yourself. Seems to me yelling back at someone going through her own crapload of personal stress would have been bad so stepping back was most certainly a good idea for both of you at that point.

I'm still not really clear on what exactly went down between the two of you, but if you're able to recognize that you're too emotionally invested then I think you're doing better emotionally than you think you are with everything. You did what a doctor was supposed to do, right? You recognized what was best for your patient? And this way, you both seem to be in a better position to get what you both need.

Also, I'm taking you to the spa either Saturday or Sunday. Pick one. Attendance is mandatory. I recognize that Vanessa may need some space right now so I'm reluctantly giving it to her, but you don't get that option, even though you can probably kill me with your brain.

A.

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To: [Frost, Adrienne]
From: [Grey-Summers, Jean]
Subject: re: Vanessa

It's a little less cut and dry in our environment, but yes. It's usually better if possible to let someone other than a friend take care of a patient.

I suppose I expected it to come out a better way than it did. But it happened that way. I'm not sure if she'll be okay around me for awhile but I'll let her come to me when she's ready.

As far as killing people with my brain I only do that to people I don't like. And so far you're on the like list. And if it's mandatory I can't argue with that. I think Sunday would work better.

Thank you. I needed an outside perspective.