[text] I have to have a tooth out. can you drop me off and pick me up after? I’m not supposed to drive under the drugs
[text] Sure, what time you need a lift? Oh and do you want me to get you anything for later?
[text] the appointment’s at 3. I don’t know when we’ll be done.
[text] I’ll pick you up 2:30 okay ? I’ll wait, there’s this book I have been meaning to read.
[text] kk. I’m going to be very stoned afterward
[text] I don’t mind the least, see you then.
She didn’t say anything during the drive over, too busy twisting her hands together and trying her best not to be afraid. She didn’t like pain, and she didn’t know how she was going to respond to anaesthetic, and in general she was pretty scared.
Turned out there was no need to be; the entire operation went smoothly and simply, with no complications. She came back out to the waiting room, wobbling slightly, and gave Clint a half smile — half because half her face was numb from the local anaesthetic.