Back in his office, Dr. Parker sank into his chair, a satisfied smile playing on his lips. He picked up his phone and dialed the number that had called him.
"Hello?" he said, waiting for a response from the other end.
"Where have you been? Why weren't you picking up my calls?" the voice on the other end demanded.
"You know I'm at work. I was busy with a patient," Dr. Parker replied, his tone calm but firm. "And I've told you to stop calling at these hours. I'm usually busy."
"Well, why did you call?" Dr. Parker asked, softer now.
"Just checking up on you," the voice said, softening."Really? Someone unexpected almost saw your calls.
"Thank God no one did," the voice said, sounding relieved.
"How is he?" Dr. Parker asked after a pause."Good, I guess," the voice replied
