Dr. Main looked confused.
Susan frowned, her voice a tense whisper. “Are you dense? The kind that… helps things along between a man and a woman.”
A flash of awkwardness crossed the doctor’s face. He couldn’t believe a woman Susan’s age was still so adventurous. As her long-time physician, he felt compelled to advise her. “Susan, your heart isn’t what it used to be. Perhaps you shouldn’t…”
Susan’s face flushed with embarrassment. “What are you babbling about? It’s for Lance and Jessica!”
Understanding dawned on Dr. Main’s face. He quickly retrieved a small pill from his bag. “Have Mr. and Mrs. Smith dissolve this in a drink. It should work.”
Susan snatched the pill and clutched it in her hand.
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Before dinner, Susan looked at Catherine with a smile that didn’t reach her eyes. “It’s getting late. I won’t keep you for dinner, Ms. Brown.”
Catherine stood up awkwardly and bowed respectfully. “Susan, I’ll take my leave then.” Her gaze shifted to Jessica. “Jessica, Father and our brothers miss you. Why don’t you come home with me for a visit?”
Jessica let out a cold snort.
“Well, alright then,” Catherine said, her smile faltering. She turned to Lance. “Lance, I’m heading out.”

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