"I found an excellent person," Brenda said. "It just took a little effort. I bet it's not going to take you as much work. How's your face? Still numb?"
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Re: Nurse Practitioner: Brenda (Young) Meyers
"I found an excellent person," Brenda said. "It just took a little effort. I bet it's not going to take you as much work. How's your face? Still numb?"