“That’s her.” Reid grinned. The glasses were the first thing he’d noticed back when he met Annmarie, too.
“Okay. Tape, shower, appointment in two days. I think I can handle that.”
“And if you have any questions, I’m just a phone call away,” Reid assured him, barely containing his excitement at getting to treat something he’d never seen before.
Besides, Gabriel had laughed at his jokes. He was the best patient Reid had seen all week.
It wasn’t entirely professional to beexcitedabout someone being in pain, but Reid figured that if anyone would understand, it’d be Gabriel. Scientific curiosity was a trait they obviously shared.
“I’m extremely unlikely to call, but thank you for the reassurance,” Gabriel said, getting down carefully from the table.
“You can also email,” Reid said. “I’ll give you a contact card.”
“Thank you.” Gabriel stretched carefully, groaning as he moved.
He wasn’t in great shape right now, but Reid had seen worse. He could handle this.
Hehadto handle it. How else would he get the opportunity to hang out with a real live astronaut?
