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« Reply #300 on: 09. October 2024, 17:38:42 PM »
Alex chimed in "Dr. Abby, Becky will be so happy that she isn't the only one in the office who wears a Milwaukee brace.  But I didn't think you were getting it until after we got back from the show?"

Andi looked at Alex and replied "that was the original plan.  But Dr. Morales was afraid that it would just be too much for Abby to get her appliance and headgear, her Milwaukee brace and her external fixators fitted in the course of one week.  So, she had Raphael push her brace to the front of the line.  It really is amazing the craftmanship he is capable of."  The truth is it had been Andi's idea.  She had approached Raphael and Olivia and asked if they could get Abby her brace as quickly as possible.  Raphael was happy to oblige.

Andi continued "he did such a good job on her brace. It is really a work of art.  And it fits her like a glove.  I know it will take her a few weeks to get used to, but I am so happy she can start this phase of her treatment now.  I know that she is too.  But it has been a long day for her just the same.  We don't want to wear out our welcome, so we will see ourselves out."  She looked at Tara and added "Tara, we are all just so glad you are ok.  And we are so sorry about what happened.  The office has donated $1,000 to each of the go fund me accounts, the one for your security guard's family and the one for Julie.  All of us have contributed individually as well.  I am so, so sorry for her.  For both of them.  I can't even imagine what they are going through.  Julie is just such a doll.  I was so excited when she started treatment.  And while insurance was covering most of it, do know that we will be refunding her the $1000 deductible she already paid.  It is the least we can do.  I don't know what else we can do, but if you think of anything, please just let us know."  Andi walked over and hugged Tara.  As she hugged her Andi said "I am so glad you are ok.  Everything will be ok."

Tara replied "thank you."

Andi released her grip on Tara and walked back over beside Abby.  Andi took Abby's casted right hand and said "Abby will be staying with Sam and I for a while, at least until she gets used to everything.  I know the arm casts will be tough.  Raphael integrated tamper proof locks into Abby's brace, but we aren't using them now.  She can't reach to take off her brace anyway.  It is the same for her new appliances.  While they are technically removable, my poor Abby here can't remove them.  But that is for the best anyway."  She looked at Jim and said "thank you so much for allowing us into your home.  And please, if there is anything we can do, please do not hesitate to ask."  As Tara watched the pair walk away, Andi had a hold of Abby's arm helping guide her, Tara had a weird feeling.  The whole interaction had felt strange.  While she was so appreciative that Andi and Abby had stopped by to see her, she couldn't help but feel that part of the visit had been so that Andi could show Abby off.  Tara shrugged the thought off and turned her attention back to Alex, who was jabbering away again about New Orleans, Bourbon Street and the French Quarter.

Arriving back at her and Sam's home, Andi helped Abby inside.  Entering their home they found Sam standing there waiting for the pair.  He asked "Abby!  Welcome!  Your brace looks so good on you!  And your casts match your facemask.  How chic!"   He walked over and gave her a hug.  He then looked at Andi and asked "so, did the appointment go smoothly?"

Andi reached out her hand and ran her index finger along the side of Abby's face.  Andi said "it went great.  Abby's brace is magnificent.  It fits perfectly.  But I know she is tired and it must feel strange.  Let's try to get her comfortable."

Andi guided Abby into her and Sam's bedroom.  This surprised Abby.  She grunted "yah behroo?  Eh doh wah tah tay yah beh." (Your bedroom? I don't want to take your bed.)

Andi turned and looked her friend in the eyes.  She replied "you aren't kicking us out of our bed sweetheart.  You can sleep with us.  Unless you don't want to.  But I think it will be best for you.  After all, you are pretty helpless.  What if you wake up in the middle of the night and need something?  We will be right beside you to help."

Abby stared into Andi's eyes.  Finally she said "oh aye".  (OK.)

After getting Abby situated in the middle of their bed, Abby was laying flat on her back staring at the ceiling.  All she could see was the ceiling with the slowly spinning blades of the ceiling fan in her peripheral vision.  She heard Andi say "Sam darling, would you get Abby's cuffs?"

Abby asked "cuffs"?

Andi replied "oh babe, you said that perfectly.  You are such a good girl.  But yes, your cuffs.  Those two arm casts you have are dangerous weapons.  We don't need you rolling over and smashing Sam or I in the head with them in the middle of the night.  This will prevent that.  You can't really use your arms anyway.  And I promise I will unlock them in the morning."

Abby asked "uhlah em?"  (Unlock them?)

Andi said "yes silly, how else could I secure them to your brace.  Raphael integrated rings on your brace.  Like Olivia has on her brace.  That is what they are for.  Olivia too has long arm casts, so Raphael does the same with her each night.  Olivia says you will get used to it."

Abby was in shock.  The one thought that kept running through her head was "how is this happening?"

She couldn't see Andi or Sam, but she heard Andi say "thank you sweetheart."  Abby could feel someone grab first her left arm and then her right arm, but through her cast she couldn't feel Andi fastening the padded pink cuffs, each with a ring on them, around each of her wrists.  She felt Andi place her right arm against her side and heard Andi say "love, would you run the padlock through both rings?"  Abby heard the lock click shut.  She felt Andi and Sam repeat the process with her other arm, again the audible click of the lock signifying that Abby's arm was now securely fastened at her side.

Abby then saw Andi's smiling face appear in her field of view.  Andi said "see, that isn't bad is it."  From her position, Abby could see the roof of Andi's mouth and the mass of stainless steel that was anchored into her palate.  It made Abby think about her own upcoming installation.  She wondered if she would be able to get used to her appliance like Andi had.  She didn't have much time to dwell on it though as she saw Andi hold up a black sleep mask in front of her face.  It had yellow pineapples on it.  Andi said "I know you have a lot of new sensations you are dealing with.  This sleep mask will help you sleep."

She was helpless to stop Andi from slipping the mask over her face.  Trapped in darkness, Abby asked "wah ah yah doin is ta me?" (Why are you doing this to me?)

Abby felt someone, she thought from the softness of the fingers it was Andi, caress her cheek.  Andi answered "Megan told me that when she got her appliance and halo wearing a sleep mask really helped her be able to fall asleep."

Abby replied "nah, eh mea wah ah yah doing ah thish ta me".  (No, I mean why are you doing all this to me.)

Andi continued to caress her cheek.  Andi replied "because it is good for you.  It is good for your health.  And I think deep down you like it.  If you want me to stop I will.  Just tell me to stop."

A thousand thoughts ran through Abby's mind, each jockeying for position.  What did all this mean?  How would this affect her life, her job, her relationship with Andi?  Was Andi right?  Did she really want this? 

As she was thinking she felt someone lay beside her and wrap their arm across her.  Then she felt someone else do the same on her other side.  She heard Andi ask her "Abby honey, have you never noticed how much I seem to like pineapples?  I know you have seen my tattoo.  And surely you have seen them discreetly decorating our home.  Do you know what a pineapple stands for, especially an upside down pineapple?  Or did you think I just really liked pineapples?"

Abby was so confused.  She did know what an upside down pineapple meant.  But she had never put two and two together.  Sam and Andi were both professionals.  Surely they wouldn't be into swinging.  But at the moment it sure seemed like they were.

Abby asked "buh wah abou ush, we ah frens, an we wer toever.  Ah yah ah Sam ah mahed.  Eh wah be weir."  (But what about us, we are friends, and we work together.  And you and Sam are married.  It will be weird.)

Abby felt someone, again she was certain it was Andi, caressing her cheek.  She heard Andi say "we are friends Abby.  Best friends.  But I want to become even closer friends.  We can make this work.  It is weird, but everyone is weird.  This won't negatively impact our friendship.  Or our work.  Or Sam and I's marriage.  I want this.  Sam wants this.  I think you want this.  But more importantly my poor baby, I think you need this."  Abby felt another hand, this one was rougher, it must be Sam's she thought, caressing her thigh.  She was so confused.  She heard Andi say "my poor, poor Abby.  Let us take your mind off of everything.  Everything but pleasure.  Please?"

Abby would look back year's later and realize that her whole life had changed that night when she said "oh aye."

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Re: Tara’s Misaligned Jaw (or TMJ for short)
« Reply #301 on: 15. October 2024, 06:37:31 AM »
Please don’t make us wait too much longer for the next chapter.

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Re: Tara’s Misaligned Jaw (or TMJ for short)
« Reply #302 on: 21. October 2024, 20:47:30 PM »
This story is great. I hope you continue it soon!

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« Reply #303 on: 22. October 2024, 16:28:17 PM »
Abby held her casted arms out as Andi slipped her top on over her.  Abby couldn't believe how quickly this had become normal to her.  The week had been a huge adjustment.  Learning to live in a Milwaukee brace, two long arm casts and her ever present headgear had not been easy.  The biggest hurdle had been her loss of freedom.  But Andi had been by her side the whole time.  And the girls at the office had been so supportive, pitching in and doing the things that Abby simply wasn't able to do for herself.  The very first day, Abby had nearly had an emotional breakdown.  Andi had taken her into her office and consoled her.  Abby confided that she had worked so hard to become an orthodontist, but now because of her physical limitations she felt she wasn't able.  Andi had hugged her and assured her she could.  Abby had managed to hold back the tears, but she practically begged Andi to have Dr. Morales remove the arm casts.

Andi had let go of her friend and reasoned with her.  Andi asked Abby to just take it one day at a time.  Get through this week.  Andi had told her that she had to break her tongue sucking habit, and that Abby knew this.  Abby had simply lowered her eyes and said "I know". 

Andi had reached out and put her finger under Abby's chin, between it and her neck ring, and said "you are doing so good Abby.  And Abby, it isn't your arms or your back that make you an orthodontist.  It is your mind.  And that is still as sharp as ever.  Again, get through this week."

Abby had shifted her eyes up and said "aye ehll."  (I will.)

Andi had hugged her and said "I've got you."

After straightening out Abby's scrub top, Andi said "you are so beautiful Abby.  And today is so exciting!  Brittney and her girls are getting their spacers.  I know Brittney is pretty nervous about having to wear headgear full time.  But I bet you can put her nerves at ease.  And we have your very first patient getting their appliance installed.  That is SO exciting!  Plus today is Friday and we leave for New Orleans on Sunday!  Today is going to be such a good day my Abby girl."

Sam walked into the bedroom and said "ladies, you look ravishing."  He walked over beside Abby and said "Abby, you are just the cutest kitty.  Are you going to wear your tail to work?"

Abby looked at him shocked.  She couldn't believe she had forgotten she was even wearing it.  The first night, it had felt huge.  Now she didn't even realize it was there.  She thought again about how much things had changed in just a week. She said "nah, ah prolly shouln.  Wah ah shomeone shaw eh."  (No, I probably shouldn't.  What if someone saw it?"

Sam wrapped his arm around her and said "they too would realize how cute your tail is.  But I understand.  Bend over for me."

Holding her tail in his hands, Sam disappeared into the bathroom to rinse it off.  Abby felt like part of her was missing.  She had not noticed she was wearing it earlier.  But she certainly noticed it was gone now.  Andi read the look on her friends face and said "you like your tail don't you?  We love it too.  Maybe we can get you something to take its place at work that is more discreet.  I will work on that.  Since we are rooming together next week we will have a chance to play around with a few things.  But for now, we are running a few minutes late.  Pick your foot up."  Abby obeyed, lifting one foot and then the other as Andi put her scrub bottom on.  Once done, Andi said "gosh you have the best posture.  I am jealous."  At this time, Sam reentered the bedroom.  Andi said "we've got to run.  Have a great day."

As Sam stepped over towards them he said "you as well."  He reached over and petted Abby on the head.  He added "take care of our Abby girl here.  She is such a good girl."

Abby didn't understand it.  But hearing the words of praise made her smile.

That afternoon, Dr. Brad gathered everyone in the lounge.  He said "as always ladies, it was a great week.  Thank you all.  I don't really have anything to add other than that.  Now let's talk about our itinerary."

Fifteen minutes later, he looked around the room and asked "any questions?"

There were a scattering of "no's" along with a number of shaking heads.

He smiled again and said "good.  Now, for Monday's dinner with Orpsco, Tom has asked we all wear our extraoral appliances.  I know, I know.  But he is the boss of this.  And I think we won't be alone, he mentioned his staff will be wearing there's as well.  And dress nicely, upper end business casual, he wants to take a group photo."  He looked first at Kristi and then Kelly, their newest assistants.  He continued "ladies, you are exempt of course.  At least for this dinner.  Again, let me thank you for agreeing to start treatment at the show.  By the way, how are those spacers treating you?"

Kelly answered "sore" as Kristi said "they hurt." 

Dr. Brad laughed and said "spacers do hurt.  But we will be replacing them with something better next week.  But you two won't be the only ones.  Dr. Abby is getting her appliance installed too.  But she isn't the only one.  Isn't that right Alex?"

All eyes turned towards Alex.  Alex said "that's right, I am going to be going back into active treatment.  I am going to be getting a Miller as well.  I want to see if I can get a little more expansion.  Plus, I don't want to feel left out."  She gave the group a big smile, the wire across her front teeth obscured by the pink facemask she was wearing.  She said "and I will be going into Miller headgear too."

Aubrey said "yay!"  She looked at Dr. Brad and said "I hope that means protraction rods instead of elastics."

Dr. Brad smiled back and said "of course!"

Dr. Brad looked around the room and said "well, I think that covers everything.  Let's go ahead and tidy up for this week.  And I will see everyone bright and early on Sunday."

That afternoon, Cammie had text Paul "pick me up at 7."  They had been dating ever since they had met at Tara and Jim's party.  Things had become serious between them quickly.  Upon receiving the text, Paul had called Cammie.  She hadn't answered, instead texting back "sorry, can't talk.  See you at 7 babe."

After ringing her doorbell, Paul felt the phone in his pocket vibrate.  He ignored it and knocked on the door.  Again, he felt the phone in his pocket vibrate.  He pulled it out.  He saw the message on his screen read "come in, it is unlocked, I am in my bedroom."

He wondered what was going on as he entered her apartment.  As he made his way to her bedroom, he saw her bedroom door was closed.  As he opened it, his eyes had to adjust to the dim flickering light.  Stepping through the doorway, he saw Cammie dressed in a see through red bustier.  She was standing at the foot of her bed with her back towards him.  As the light from the candles flickered he stepped behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist.  He nibbled on her ear before he whispered "what have I done to deserve this?"

She turned in his arms without saying a word.  She looked up into his face and smiled.

He immediately recoiled back as he said "oh shit!"

Cammie put her hand up covering her mouth.  She looked and sounded hurt as she asked "yah doh lah them?" (You don't like them?"

Paul stared at her.  He said "let me see."

Cammie said "nah, yah doh lah them." (No, you don't like them.)  She looked to be on the verge of tears.

Paul stepped back over and placed his hand over hers.  He slowly moved it out of the way.  As he did he said "no baby, you just surprised me.  Please, let me see."

Cammie hesitantly smiled for him.  He saw that she had metal brackets on her top and bottom teeth, though there was no wire connecting her top brackets.  He also saw metal rods in the corner of her mouth.  He said "oh baby, they are so sexy.  You are so sexy.  Why didn't you tell me?"

Cammie said "eh wahn tah suprish yah. Sho yah lah em?"  (I wanted to surprise you.  So you like them?)

Paul said "baby, I love them.  What all did you get?  And are you in pain?"

Cammie replied "eh gah ah Miwer appiance.  I ashed dem tah go ahea ah puh my bracketsh oh too.  I wah tah suprise yah.  You lah dem?"  (I got a Miller appliance.  I asked them to go ahead and put my brackets on too.  I wanted to surprise you.  You like them?)

Paul leaned in and carefully kissed her.  As she opened her mouth, he slipped his tongue into her mouth.  He felt so much sharp metal.  After an extended kiss, he leaned back and looked at her.  He said "I love them Cammie.  I have never seen anything, or anyone, sexier than you.  But we haven't even talked about it since our second date.  I thought you had rejected the whole idea.  I haven't brought it up because of that."

Cammie said "nah, eh knew ah shoul do eh.  Ah jusht dehn wah to think abou eh too musch.  Cah yah even unershtan me?"  (No, I knew I should do it.  I just didn't want to think about it too much.  Can you even understand me?)

Paul reached up and put his hand gently on her cheek.  He said "yes, I can understand you just fine.  The way you speak is so sexy.  All of this is."  He suddenly was at a loss for words.

She put her hand up over his.  She said "yah doh fine dem a turnoff?"  (You don't find them a turnoff?)

Paul said "they are the sexiest thing I have ever seen.  But are you in pain?"

She said "ah am preh shore.  Ah ave sixsh schrews in my palate.  Ahn tha bracketsh are tewhen up mah lipsh."  (I am pretty sore.  I have six screws in my palate.  And the brackets are tearing up my lips.)

Paul nuzzled up against her and said "oh baby, my poor baby." 

She said "ah alsho gah shomething elsh."  She stepped over and opened the top drawer of her dresser.  Paul watched as she pulled out Miller headgear.  She said "ah am shposed to wear thish shixteen hoursh a day."

As he stepped over towards her, Cammie could see the bulge in the front of his pants.  Despite him telling her how sexy he found braces it was a relief that it was true.  He stopped in front of her and said "my poor baby has so much metal in her mouth already.  But if the doctor says she needs to wear headgear too, then she should wear headgear."  He reached over and took the headgear from her.  He asked "maybe I can help her put it on?"

Laying in bed afterwards, Cammie realized she had never had someone make such passionate love to her. She had forgotten all about the pain in her mouth at the time, though it was creeping back at the moment.  Paul was laying beside her simply admiring her.  He finally asked "penny for your thoughts?"

She looked at him and said "sho yah ah ok weh dem?"  (So you are ok with them?)

He ran his finger along the side of her headgear as he said "I think I will manage."  He looked at her solemnly before a big smile broke out on his face and he said "I love them."

She said "wah if eh wore mah heageah in public?  Woo yah be embarrashed of meh?"  (What if I wore my headgear in public?  Would you be embarrassed of me?)

Paul looked her in the eyes and replied "no, of course not."  After a couple of seconds he added "it would be the biggest turn on in the whole world."

She reached over and put her hand on his chest.  She said "goo, becaush I weh need to shome to geh shixteen hoursh a day in."  (Good, because I will need to some to get sixteen hours a day in.)  She looked at him and said "ah am glah yah like dem.  Ah ave one more shurprise.  Ah mahd yah ah appoinmeh fah a conshultation too.  Wah yah do thish weh me?"  (I am glad you like them.  I have one more surprise.  I made you an appointment for a consultation too.  Will you do this with me?)


   

   

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« Reply #304 on: 31. October 2024, 16:14:05 PM »
Saturday morning Andi hurried Abby out the door.  Again, Abby asked where they were going.  Again, Andi told her it was a surprise.  As they pulled into the parking lot of Dr. Morales, Abby cut her eyes towards Andi, her head held erect by her brace.  Abby said "what?  No...  I can't handle anything elsh."

Andi patted Abby on the thigh and said "it's ok honey, this is just a routine checkup.  Olivia wants to make sure you are doing well."

After examining Abby both in and out of her brace, Olivia exclaimed "Abby, everything looks great.  You are doing so wonderful."  Olivia looked at Andi and asked "do you want to tell her?"

A look of dread came over Abby's face before she asked "tell me what?"

Andi saw the look on Abby's face and laughed.  She reached over and tousled Abby's hair as she said "you are so silly.  I think you will like your surprise."

Abby asked "what ish it?"

Andi glanced over at Raphael and said "you get your casts off today."  Abby's face lit up as Andi continued "we have a big week coming up.  I want us to enjoy it.  I think you will have more fun if you aren't stuck in those casts.  Don't you?"

Abby smiled broadly, her facemask shifting on her face, as she said "oh yes.  Thank you.  Thank you so much."

Andi said "I hope that we have broken your thumb sucking habit.  But if not, we will worry about it when we get back.  And there is one more surprise."  Andi looked at Olivia.

Olivia said "Abby, for just the next week, I want you to wear your Milwaukee only at night when you sleep.  It's just temporary, but seeing as how we got a jump on things, it won't hurt your progress too much.  How does that sound?"

Abby looked like she wanted to cry.  Andi reached over and placed her arm on one of her casts and asked "what is it pumpkin?  I thought you would be happy?"

Abby smiled and said "I am so happy."  Andi reached over and wiped away the tear running down her face as Abby said "it is a happy tear."

Andi smiled and said "well I have something else that will make you happy.  After we leave here we are going to swing by the office.  Since you are getting your appliances installed Tuesday, I am going to remove your current appliances and pop some spacers in.  You will have a few days of freedom.  And then, we are going shopping.  I need a new dress for the dinner.  And you have certainly earned one too."

Abby stiffly turned and wrapped her casted arms around Andi.  As Andi wrapped her arms around Abby, Andi whispered in her ear "I told you I would take good care of you."

Sunday afternoon, Brad pulled to a stop in front of the valet kiosk of the Hyatt in downtown New Orleans.  He was driving the practice's van.  Megan was perched stiffly in the passenger seat, her gaze held fixed by the neck ring of her brace.  Brad looked into the rearview mirror to see the rental van driven by Andi pull in and stop behind him.  Brad turned in his seat and announced "we are here!"

As the two van loads of people began to pile out, the valets were at the doors of the two vans.  Soon, they were joined by a host of bellmen with carts.  Brad had seen the looks on several of their faces, they were looks of shock.  But it wasn't every day you saw a host of people encumbered by so much orthodontic and orthopedic hardware.  The Milwaukee braces that Megan, Abby and Becky wore all got stares.  Megan and Becky were also wearing their headgears, as were Aubrey and Andi.  The headgear also got some long, quizzical looks.  But no one said or asked about them.  After all of their luggage was loaded up and the valets had the keys, the group made their way inside.  As they did, they got stares.

As they stepped up to check in, the young lady working the front desk looked up.  She then did a double take, her eyes growing wide.  She quickly recovered and said "welcome to the Hyatt New Orleans.  Are you checking in?"

Brad smiled and said "yes we are."  He gave the woman the names of everyone and the confirmation number that their reservations were under. 

As she typed in the information, the young woman, her name tag said Katie, said "you all must be here for the orthodontic convention."

Brad chuckled and asked "how'd you guess?"

The young woman replied "you have the special rate for the convention."  She went silent a moment before she said "and also, the braces and headgear kind of gives it away.  Gosh, I have checked in so many people with braces today.  And one huge group who were all wearing headgear too.  You certainly don't see that very often."  She looked up and smiled at Brad.  She then visibly bared her teeth before she said "I need them so badly.  But they are just so expensive."

Brad replied "yes, but it is totally worth it.  It is an investment for life."

Katie handed over a key card and said "Mr. Brad Miller and Mrs. Megan Miller, here are your room keys.  And you are right, but still, I can't afford it.  I had a consult and it was going to be $6,000.  I just can't afford that."

As she slipped another pair of room keys into the slot to encode them, Andi stepped forward.  She said "I couldn't help but overhear.  If you really want to pursue treatment, there is always a way."

Katie looked up after slipping two room keys into their sleeve and said "these are for Aubrey and Becky".  As Aubrey stepped up to the desk, Andi could see Katie staring at her headgear.  Andi wasn't sure if it was a look of intrigue or disgust.

Andi said "we are all in treatment.  Aubrey and I both wear Miller headgear full time.  Yes, it gets some looks.  But you can get used to it.   And it is vital for our treatment."

Katie turned to Andi and said "I mean, I know what headgear is.  But I have never seen any like you are wearing."

Andi smiled and said "it is new, this is Miller headgear.  It is a state of the art extraoral appliance that is the most versatile and effective headgear ever designed.  And you are in the presence of it's inventor.  Dr. Brad Miller designed it himself."

Katie was busy encoding more keys as she said "Is it not uncomfortable?  That other group was wearing the same kind.  Some of them looked like it was bothering them.  And here are Andi and Abby's keys."

Andi reached over and said "I am Dr. Andi."  She gestured towards Abby and said "and this is Dr. Abby.  In a couple of days, Dr. Abby here will also be wearing Miller headgear.  She is getting her appliances installed and her headgear fitted here at the show.  And that must have been the group from Orpsco that you checked in.  They are who actually manufacture and distribute Miller headgear."

Katie looked surprised when she replied "yeah, that was them.  Wait, so you are both orthodontists too?  And you wear headgear?  And they actually install braces at this show?"

Andi said "yes, Dr. Abby and I are not just friends, we are colleagues.  Associate orthodontists of Dr. Miller's.  We specialize in airway health and facial growth.  We help others, but we also help ourselves.  And as for the headgear, it takes some getting used to.  Just like anything.  And we are installing some appliances here at the show.  To demonstrate to other dental and orthodontic professionals."  Andi turned and continued "not only will Abby be getting her appliance installed here this week, Alex, Kristi and Kelly will be as well.  Then our entire office will be in treatment."

Katie looked up and said "oh, wow, that is hardcore.  Speaking of Kristi and Kelly, here are their keys."  As Kristi stepped forward, Katie said "well, I guess I can always dream about fixing my teeth."

Andi looked at the young woman and asked "do you really want to go into treatment?"

Katie replied "yes, of course.  But like I said I can't afford it."

Andi unzipped her purse and handed her a card.  Andi said "send me a text later.   I bet we can figure out a way to get you in treatment."

Katie took the card and said "wow, really?"

Andi smiled and said "yes.  But before we go too far down that road, would you be willing to wear headgear like I am wearing?"

Katie studied Andi's face.  Andi said "really, it is no big deal."

Katie smiled and said "yeah, ok, sure.  Why not?"

Andi winked at her and said "yay!  You will be so happy!  Ok, text me.  I need to let you get back to getting folks checked in."

That evening Andi replied to Katie's text while they were at dinner.  Andi's response stated "Katie, I have talked with a colleague I went to dental school with.  He works at a practice in Metairie.  He has agreed to a free consult for you.  But even more, he told me he would treat you for just the cost of your appliances.  How does that sound?"

Katie replied back "oh, wow!  Really!  That is so exciting!"  She put a big smiley face emoji at the end.

Andi replied with all of the contact info.  She then ended it with "contact them, you will be so happy!" and a smiley face emoji of her own.

Katie replied back "THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!"

As Andi put her phone away, she wondered how happy Katie would be once she started treatment.  The reason Andi's colleague had agreed to treat a patient pro bono was that he wanted to gain some experience with all of the new appliances that Orpsco was introducing.  Andi smiled, knowing that Katie's treatment plan was going to include a Miller appliance with upper and lower expanders, upper tongue crib, lower tongue rake, full time Miller headgear using protraction rods as well as the new Nova functional appliance.  Andi thought about Katie, she was such a cute young woman, though she did carry a few extra pounds.  Andi felt certain that weight would fall off her once she had all of her appliances installed and the rods of her Miller appliance locked shut for a few months.  Andi looked across the table at Abby.  Andi couldn't wait to do the same with her.     

 

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« Reply #305 on: 01. November 2024, 18:38:46 PM »
As the group made there way back to the hotel from Drago's, where everyone had stuffed themselves on chargrilled oysters and shrimp, Andi looped her arm through Abby's and asked "care to join me in the bar for a drink?"

Abby turned her head towards Andi and smiled.  Abby said "sure, I will buy!"

As the waitress sat the two martini's down on the small bistro table Andi and Abby were seated at, Abby noticed she was staring at Andi's headgear.  Andi seemed to not even notice.  Once the waitress was out of earshot, Abby asked "how do you handle the stares?  It is like you don't even notice them."

As Andi maneuvered the straw around her mask to her lips, she replied "oh, I notice them.  Every single one.  At first I felt very subconscious.  But then I realized what an opportunity it offers to talk about orthodontics.  It is certainly a conversation starter.  You've seen that."

Abby looked at Andi and said "I am scared.  I have that stupid milwaukee brace.   And Tuesday I will be getting my appliances and headgear.  I am just worried what people will think.  Will they take me seriously?  Will they laugh at me?"

Andi reached her hand across the table and laid it on top of Abby's hand.  She made eye contact with her and said "you will be fine.  People are just curious.  And if anyone laughs at you, I will kick their ass."  She gave Abby a smile.  She said "let's enjoy these drinks.  Then, speaking of your Milwaukee, we need to get you back in it."

Abby pouted and said "do we have to?"

Andi replied "you know we do.  And Abby girl, have you noticed how you move now?  I have been watching you all night.  The way you turn, the way you bend over.  It has been like you were wearing your brace the whole night.  Your body seems to want the brace even when you aren't wearing it.  It is amazing how quickly you have gotten acclimated to it.  It will be the same with your Miller, Nova and headgear.  And Abby girl, can I be honest with you.  I think you are just so cute in your Milwaukee."

Abby said "but why?  How?"

Andi said "I love you Abby.  No, not like I love my Sam.  But it is a love just as strong.  I want to take care of you.  You need to wear your Milwaukee brace.  You need to undergo protraction and expansion.  This I know from a purely clinical standpoint.  But it also makes me happy.  Maybe because it gives me an opportunity to pet you and take care of my girl.  Maybe I like to see your cheeks blush a little when you notice someone is staring at you.  Maybe it is none of that.  But whatever it is, I like it."  Andi greedily sucked down more of her drink before saying "I don't really understand it Abby.  But I think some part of you likes it too.  Do you?"

Abby had cut her eyes downward and was staring at her drink.  She slowly lifted her gaze and made eye contact with Andi. Softly, she said "yes, I do."

Andi said "you are such a good girl.  And I can't wait to find you a forever home.  With a man who will love, cherish and appreciate you as much as I do."

Abby replied "this is so weird."  Andi just looked at her with a soft smile on her face.  Abby said "but what man would ever find someone trussed up like a robot attractive?"

Andi patted Abby's hand and said "you might be surprised.  You are so adorable in your Milwaukee brace.  And your headgear.  Speaking of trussing you up, why don't we take our drinks back to our room.  We need to get to bed.  This is going to be a great week.  But it is also going to be a long week."

Abby looked at Andi and asked "do I make you proud when I wear my brace and headgear like a good girl?"

Andi said "yes, I am so proud of my girl."

Abby stated "I brought my original removable appliance with the protraction hooks and my facemask along with a bag of elastics."

Andi was surprised.  She responded "I thought you would like a little break from it."

Abby said "it has been nice not having to wear it out in public.  But I do miss it a little.  Would it make you happy if I wore it to bed until I get my Miller fitted?"

Andi said "It would make me so happy."

Abby smiled at Andi and said "then let's go to the room.  You can help me put my Milwaukee brace and facemask on."

The next morning, Brad and Megan made their way down the elevator and into the lobby.  There, they saw Thalia and Tom waiting for them.  Thalia was dressed in a yellow sundress.  The stainless steel of her Milwaukee brace was impossible to miss as the morning sunlight reflected off it.  But what really caught Brad's eye was the Miller headgear she wore.  In place of the standard white plastic, Thalia's was yellow and matched her dress.  As the pair approached Megan rushed the last few feet and wrapped Thalia in a hug.  As she did, the neck ring of her own Milwaukee banged against Thalia's.  The pair seemed to not even notice.  Megan said "oh love, it is so good to see you.  And what did you do to your headgear?  It looks so cute!"

Thalia hugged her back and said "I am trying to make the best of it.  But I will be honest, it was Tom's idea." 

Tom said "guilty as charged.  It is Charger's yellow."

As Megan released Thalia, she said "well whoever's idea it was I love it.  And I am so jealous.  We are totally going to have to do something about mine."  She looked at Brad and asked "that would be ok wouldn't it?"

Brad smiled back at her.  He said "of course dear.  You know how cute you looked in your little red petit facemask.  Maybe red would be a good color.  I know it is your favorite."

Megan grabbed the edge of the bright red sundress she was wearing and said "it is."  Turning towards Thalia she asked "how'd you do it?  How'd you get a yellow one?"

Thalia smiled and said "I don't know, the lab did it."  She turned towards Tom and asked "honey how'd they do it?"

Tom said "when they were manufactured they simply molded the plastic parts out of different color plastic."  Looking at Brad he said "that is one of the reasons I asked to meet.  We aren't just going to be introducing Miller headgear in white here at the show.  We will be offering them in a range of colors and patterns.  I started off with yellow because I had to get all the Charger girls fitted in time for the show.  We are calling the color that Thalia is wearing 'Canary Yellow', but is just so happens to exactly match the yellow of the Los Angeles Chargers."  He chuckled before continuing "that is quite the coincidence I'd say.  We have prototypes of all the colors here at the show.  There are nine of them to begin with.  We also have some extra samples to give out in a handful of colors, including candy apple red.  I know that color would look incredible on you Megan.  If you want, I could have one sent to your room after you girls get back from shopping.  Would you like that?"

Megan looked at Tom and said "yes!  Please?"

Tom laughed before he said "I just love a patient eager for headgear.  I wish all my girls had been as eager."

Brad asked "are some of the staff at Orpsco not a huge fan?"

Tom said "most of them are ok with it.  They may not be super stoked about wearing Miller headgear but they understand it is part of the job.  Afterall, they do sell orthodontic supplies for a living.  No, it was the Charger girls who were not huge fans.  Most of them hated it.  Most of them still do."

Brad cocked his head and said "the Chargers girls?  The Los Angeles Chargers cheerleaders?"

Tom nodded as he replied "yes, those would be the ones.  There were some very unhappy young ladies when I broke it to them they would all be receiving Miller appliances and yellow Miller headgear prior to the show."

Brad's jaw dropped open.  He stammered "wait.. you put the Los Angeles Chargers cheerleaders in Miller appliances and Miller headgear for this convention?  They are going to be here?"

Tom smiled and said "yes, they are going to be here at the show.  I guarantee you that Orpsco and your appliances are going to be the talk of this convention Brad.  It happens every year, a new product will be the buzz of the industry.  I know this year that product is going to be yours Brad.  Not many people can say that, so congratulations.  And as for the Chargers girls, I didn't just put them into appliances for this show.   I am having them all undergo full treatment.  And you know treatment often takes two years or longer.  No, most of the girls weren't too happy, but some were.  Some really wanted to fix their smiles.  And we are paying for it all, so that is like a bonus for them.  Also just by coincidence I am sure, when Dr. Rothstein examined them all he found they were all suitable for Miller appliances and Miller headgear with protraction rods.  Not only that, but he went ahead and fit them with our Signature gold brackets.  They look amazing.  I would show you a picture, but there is no need.  You will get to see them in person, up close and personal.  It took all of last week to get them all installed and fitted, well all but one.  Their coach, Beth, will be receiving hers here at the show.  I have decided we will be doing three live installations at noon, 2 pm and 4 pm each day Tuesday through Thursday.  Since Friday is a short day, we will just do one at noon.  That will be ten total installations.   We just finished with the last installation on the girls this past Friday.  So most of them are still pretty sore.  And boy are some of them having trouble speaking.  Especially the ones that needed tongue cribs or lower expanders.  Or both.  But they look amazing.  I have full confidence that by the time football season rolls around they will have come to terms with it.  In fact, this week will provide a great crash course for them all in living in Miller headgear fulltime."

Brad stared at Tom as he unpacked everything he had just heard.  Brad asked "wait, you are going to have them wear their headgear while cheering?  On the field of NFL games?  On national television?"

Tom smiled at Brad said "of course. My goal is to not just make Miller headgear acceptable for patients to wear, but to make Miller headgear a fashion statement that people want to wear."


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« Reply #306 on: 01. November 2024, 22:02:21 PM »
I sure like this new development. I also really appreciate the new chapters. As always, superb writing.

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« Reply #307 on: 01. November 2024, 22:47:56 PM »
I fully agree with TrainTrack.  :)

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« Reply #308 on: 01. November 2024, 23:47:15 PM »
I just know that Traintrack herself would look so fetching in some Miller headgear of her own.  And with different colors now available, she could pick one to match her own favorite team. Perhaps navy blue or purple?

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Monday, the rest of the staff at 'TMJ and Sleep Plus' had the day to themselves to enjoy as they saw fit.  The girls had split up into a couple of different groups to see the sights.  Andi, Abby and Alex were together.  They had gotten a leisurely start, not leaving the hotel until after 10 a.m.  It was Abby's and Alex's first time in New Orleans and Andi, having been there several times, wanted to serve as tour guide and show them the city while it was daylight and still fairly safe.  They started at Cafe Du Monde ordering beignets.  Neither Abby nor Alex had ever had a beignet, and certainly not a world famous Cafe Du Monde beignet.  Both the ladies loved them.   Abby couldn't resist having two.  She had excitedly told Andi that they had to bring some back to Texas with them.  Andi had just smiled and agreed, hoping that if her plan worked Abby would have ample opportunity to enjoy fresh beignets in the future.  Next, they had explored the French Quarter and Jackson Square.  The newbies had been blown away by the St. Louis Cathedral.  And everywhere they looked there was exquisite decorative wrought iron.  Upon visiting Lafitte's Black Shop, Andi noticed that Abby seemed particularly intrigued by the rough hewn iron shackles.  Andi had smiled and made a mental note of this.  Finally, tired and hungry, Andi had taken the trio to Pirates Alley Cafe for lunch.

After the pirate wench waitress had taken their orders, shrimp po-boys for Alex and Abby and a bowl of gumbo for Andi, Andi had added "and please bring us all an absinthe, one won't hurt."  Abby and Alex were absolutely enthralled by the city and they had so many questions for Andi.  In the middle of explaining the myth that Andrew Jackson and Jean LaFitte had actually met in this very place, Andi stopped talking abruptly.  She looked over towards the door and raised her hand, waving it back and forth.

Alex and Abby looked in that direction and saw a sandy haired man, he looked to be around 6' tall and trim, smiling broadly and waving back at Andi.  As he approached Abby asked "who is that?" 

Andi said "you are about to find out."  As the man approached Andi rose from her seat and said "Justin!  Thank you for joining us."

The man stepped up and gave Andi a hug, which Andi reciprocated.  He said "Andi, it is so good to see you.  And goodness do you look fetching in your headgear.  I am so excited to get a closer look at it and all the other new gadgets at the show.  And thank you so much for referring Katie.  She called and we have her all set to come in next week."

Letting go of the man, Andi said "that is wonderful.  I know she seemed excited when we last corresponded.  Hopefully she doesn't balk when she hears what her treatment plan entails.  But I don't think she will."  Andi then turned towards the table and said "gals, I would like to introduce you to Dr. Justin Jennings.  Justin practices here in Metairie.  He was a year ahead of me in residency, but we have stayed in touch.  He will be attending the conference, at least tomorrow."  She turned and looked at Justin and said "Justin, I would like to introduce you to Alex and Abby.  Dr. Abby."

Justin reached out his hand towards Alex, who accepted his hand.  As they shook, Justin said "Alex, such a pleasure to meet you.  Andi says you are the best assistant she has ever seen." 

Alex quickly said "it is a pleasure to meet you."  She then turned her head towards Andi and said "thank you."

Andi quickly responded "I only told him that because it is true."

Justin released Alex' hand and turned his attention towards Abby.  As they too shook hands, Justin said "Dr. Abby, it is such a pleasure to meet you.  Andi has told me so much about you I feel like I already know you.  But you are even lovelier in person."

Andi watched as Abby averted her eyes towards the floor and bit her lower lip.  Andi didn't even think she realized she was doing it.  As Abby cut her eyes up towards his face, Andi saw she had a little color in her cheeks, a slight blush.  Abby replied "it is so nice to meet you too.  Andi has been talking about me behind my back?"

Justin smiled broadly, displaying a perfectly straight and blindingly white smile, before he said "yes, and it was all good.  She told me what an amazing friend and orthodontist you are.  But she didn't prepare me for how beautiful you are."

Andi saw Abby's cheeks darken further.  This was going even better than she had hoped for.  Abby stammered "oh, well..  thank you."  Andi thought she seemed embarrassed and shy.  And it was adorable. 

Seeing as it looked like Abby was at a loss for what to say next, Andi said "I hope it is ok, but I invited Justin to join us for our quick lunch.  Is everyone fine with that?"

Alex had quickly said it was.  Abby again bit her lip before glancing back at Justin.  She replied "I would really like that."

Justin said "thank you.  And since you are guests here in my city, I insist on paying.  Have you already ordered?"

Andi replied "we just did, but I see our wench headed in this direction."

The waitress stepped up to the table and asked "sir, do you need a menu?"

Justin turned and smiled at the woman.  He said "no need, I will take an oyster poboy, dirty rice instead of fries.  And if the ladies here have not already ordered it, bring us a double order of the fried gator bites as an appetizer please."

As the waitress departed, Justin turned back to the table.  Abby asked "alligator?  I have never had it.  Is it not icky?"

Justin said "nope, it is actually really good.  I know everyone says everything tastes like chicken, but it tastes like chicken.  What about oysters?  Have you had them?"

Abby said "oh boy did we.  We ate so many of them last night.  I don't care for raw ones.  But those chargrilled ones last night were incredible."  She looked at Justin before she hesitantly said "and they say oysters are an aphrodisiac."

Justin smiled back at her and said "that is what they say."  Andi smiled.  It appeared they were flirting with each other.  And that is just what she had hoped for.

Andi changed subjects and said "so Justin, what do you really think about my headgear?  Could you see yourself integrating it into your practice?"

Justin turned and looked Andi in the face.  He said "I think it looks amazing on you Andi.  And kudos for wearing it in public.  I wish all my patients were as dedicated.  As for using it, if it is as amazing and versatile as you say, and I don't doubt you, of course I will integrate it into my practice."  As he stared at her more closely he asked "wait, those aren't elastics that are connecting it?  What IS that?"

Andi smiled broadly before leaning over towards Justin giving him a closer look.  She said "you can touch them if you want" before giggling.   She continued "I mean my rods."  As she pointed up at one she explained "these are protraction rods.  They take the place of elastics.  Instead of using the force of elastics, which can be inconsistent, I have protraction rods installed.  They are turned, much like an expander is.  They are consistent, and we can provide as much or as little force as desired.  And I have a good reason for wearing my headgear in public.  I can't take it off."

Justin seemed enchanted by what he saw.  He actually did put his hand up and run it along one of the rods before he said "oh, wow.  I see.  So you turn them?  And they tighten up?  Yeah, I can see how this would be more consistent.  But how painful is it?"

Andi said "I wouldn't say painful.  I would say there is discomfort after turning.  Like after turning my expander.  Or when you install a new, stronger wire on a patient."  She looked at him and asked "would you like to see them turned?"

He looked at her and asked "could I?"

Andi said "of course."  She dug into her purse and pulled out the wrench for her rods.  She looked at Abby as she extended the wrench in her direction.  Andi asked her "Abby, would you mind coming around the table and turning them for me?  Just a half turn each though please."

As Abby took the wrench, Andi thought she saw a look of disappointment on Abby's face.  Andi realized she had interrupted the obvious flirting that had been going on between her and Justin.  Andi said "would you come around here and turn them please?"

Abby stood and made her way around the table.  She stood there a moment before trying to squeeze in between them.   Justin said "woah, hold up."  He scooted his chair back a bit and asked "would it work better if you sat on my knee?" as he patted his thigh. 

Abby looked him in the face and asked "would that be ok?"

Justin smiled back "it would be wonderful."

Abby tentatively lowered herself onto his leg and asked "is that too heavy?"

Justin replied "no, that is just perfect.  I have a beautiful woman sitting in my lap about to engage what may be the most incredible orthodontic appliance I have ever seen."  Andi saw he was looking up at Abby, though she couldn't see him.  Justin then cut his eyes towards Andi and asked "it may be a big ask, but could you also turn your marpe?  I would love to see how that goes too."

Andi laughed before replying "no, of course not.  But first things first.  First my rods."  She nodded towards Abby, who reached down and seated the wrench on the first rod and made a half turn.  She repeated the process on the other rod.  Once she was done, Abby went to stand up.  Andi reached out her hand and stopped her, saying "stay where you are at, you still need to make a turn on my expander."

As Abby had made the turn on Andi's second protraction rod, Justin had noticed a fleeting grimace on Andi's face.  He asked "so just discomfort?"

Andi chuckled before saying "yes, just discomfort.  But I guess that is different for every patient."  Justin just nodded in agreement.  Andi took the wrench from Abby, deposited in her purse, and pulled out the wrench for her expander.  As she handed it to Abby, Andi said "these were first production, going forward we are going to produce them so that the same wrench can be used on both the marpe component of the Miller appliance and the protraction rods."  Without a word, Andi leaned in closer, tilted her head back, and opened wide.  Abby reached in and seated the wrench on the appliance and gave one turn.

As Abby withdrew the wrench from Andi's mouth, she heard Justin say from behind her "wow, that is just amazing.  Really Andi, it is just incredible.  I know it can't be all that fun, but I am so blown away by your dedication.  I don't even exactly know how to say what I mean, but it is really incredible."

Abby turned in his lap and asked "so you, as a man, aren't repelled by all the metal?  By the headgear?  The fact Andi can't take it off?"

Justin seemed caught off guard by the questions.  He looked at Abby and said "well, first of all, I know Andi is happily married."  He went quiet a minute, seeming to try to gather his thoughts.  He continued "so, I mean, you know, I wouldn't ever try to, you know, hit on her or anything.  But no, I don't find it a turn off.  Not at all.  I think it is incredible she is going through treatment.  It shows how much she cares about herself.  And how much she cares about Sam too.  That she is willing to undergo some short-term inconvenience, and I will say pain instead of discomfort, for a lifetime of better health.  So no, as a man, I am most definitely not repelled by it.  Not at all.  Just the opposite."

Abby stared at him "really?"

Justin replied "really."

Abby seemed to be lost in his eyes before she suddenly blurted out "oh, I am sorry.  I am probably crushing your leg."

As she stood Andi could see she was flustered.  She was glad when Justin said "no, you most definitely weren't."  He smiled at her and said "I liked the way it felt."  This made Abby blush once again. 

Andi interjected "Abby dear, my wrench?" 

Abby turned and said "oh, sorry."

Andi smiled at her and said "no need to apologize."  As Abby handed the wrench back to her, Andi said "Abby, maybe you want to tell Justin about your upcoming treatment?"  Abby looked back at her and widened her eyes, like she hadn't wanted her to say that.  Andi continued "Abby, it is ok.  I bet Justin will find it fascinating.  At the very least.  Why don't you take your seat and tell him about tomorrow?"

As Abby made her way around the table back to her seat, Justin asked "your upcoming treatment?  Tomorrow?"

Andi looked at Abby as she took her seat.  Andi said "Abby, tell him.  It is so exciting."

Abby seemed to be studying the table as she softly said "tomorrow, I am having a Miller appliance and Nova appliance installed.  And I will be getting Miller headgear with protraction rods.  Like Andi is wearing."

Abby couldn't see Justin's face light up.  But she heard him say "oh wow."  She felt sad, she had been immediately attracted to this man.  And she just knew the idea of her wearing headgear would be repellent to him despite what he had said earlier.  She was surprised when she heard him say "that is amazing Abby.  Extraordinary.  Inspiring.  You are getting it installed tomorrow?"

She tentatively looked him in the face.  The look on his face wasn't one of revulsion.  He was looking directly into her face.  She thought the look on his face was one of excitement.  Maybe even desire.  She brushed that thought away as wishful thinking on her part.  But regardless, he didn't look repulsed.  This instinctively made her smile.  Feeling a bit more confident, she said "yes, tomorrow.  We are doing live demos in the booth.  Dr. Brad will be installing Kristi's and Kelly's at noon and 2 p.m.  Then Andi here will be installing mine at 4 p.m."

She watched Justin's face as he said "that is SO exciting.  Congratulations Abby."  Abby thought he looked happy.  She wasn't sure how to respond.  He continued "oh goodness, Andi had told me she would be doing an installation in the booth at 4.  And I had already planned on being there.  But now I wouldn't miss it for the world.  I am so happy for you Abby."

Abby said "I am so nervous.  I know I am going to be sore.  And talking will be such a challenge.  And eating?  Hah, tonight might be my last solid meal for a while.  But mainly I am worried about the headgear.  And what people will think."

Justin gave her a smile.  He said "well I can't speak for others.  But I know you will just look amazing in your headgear.  And I hate it, but you are right.  You probably will be sore tomorrow, for the next few days actually."  He stared at her a moment before "perhaps you would like to join me for a few drinks tomorrow after the show closes?  Maybe I can show you a little more of my city?"

Abby blurted out "you mean like a date?"

Andi laughed, she was so happy this was going so well.  She found Abby's awkwardness endearing.  And from the expression on his face, so did Justin.

Justin replied "yes, like a date.  If you would like that."

Abby said "even with me in all my metal and my headgear?"

Justin locked eyes with her and said "especially with all your metal and your headgear."


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Thanks Mr_90proof. What a pleasant surprise to come home to. I’m enjoying this story very much and can’t wait to see where the next adventure leads.