Sarah then turns her attention over to Jodi. Who, having placed her small purse on the desk beside her, is seated on a small office chair searching for something in her purse and unaware of Sarah's questioning and doubtful gaze. Sarah begins to speak in a motherly questioning tone.
SARAH: Are you sure about this? Something about this just does not feel right.
Jodi looks up from her purse, then turning her gaze over to Sarah sighs and while rolling her eyes responds.
JODI: Mom.. We already discussed this.
Her hands raising up, gesturing outwards, then falling back on her lap.
JODI: Angela and Trisha both recommended this place. Even my teacher, Mrs. Wilson, said that the people here are nice.
Jodi then turned her attention back to her purse beginning to search through it again
SARAH: (looking somewhat defeated)
What are you looking for?
Jodi without looking up from her purse responds.
JODI: My id.
Sarah: I have it in my pocket. Remember you gave it to me in the car.
Sarah reaches into her pocket and pulls out a state id. Then walks over to Jodi
Jodi energetically turning her attention away from her purse smiles at Sarah.
JODI: That's right. I'm so nervous I forgot that I gave it to you.
Jodi reaches her hand out and grabs the id.
Sarah stands above Jodi looking at her softly
JODI: You know mom you were fine with us coming here until Pastor Jones said it was a bad idea.
Sarah, shifting stands and placing her hand on her waist, sighs and responds.
SARAH: He brought up a good point.
*Just then the door opens, and the doctor Pauley begins to step in, but stops abruptly when he sees Jodi. He quickly glances at his clipboard. The expression on his face clearly second-guessing himself. HIs gaze then moves from his clipboard to Sarah, then to Jody, then down to Jodi's belly, and back to Jody. Clearing his throat and somewhat uncomfortable, Dr. Pauley begins to speak.
Dr. Pauley: Are you Jodi?
JodI who is now standing, walks over to Dr. Pauley. In a professional manner Jody extends hand. Dr. Pauley shakes her hand, still appearing unsure. Jodi then begins to speak.
JODI: You must be Dr. Pauley. My friends Angela and Tricia say that you are very funny. I'm Jody
Gestering with her hand towards Sarah
JODI and this is my mother Sarah.
Sarah , noticing the doctors still obvious bewilderment, smiles and politely shakes the doctor's hand.
SARAH: Hi it is nice to meet you.
Nodding while looking Sarah in the eyes. Doctor Pauley responds
Dr PAULEY: Nice to meet you.
Dr. Pauley then turns to Jodi. One eye brow raised.
DR. PAULEY: So you are here to apply for the internship position?
- Jodie straightening her posture nods her head affirmatively while looking him in the eyes.*
Jodi: Yes I am.