57 A CLOSE CALL

“Good day, ma'am,” Lily said to the nurse at the reception, a bright smile on her face but the nurse didn't return it and instead, gave her a frown. “How may I help you today?” The nurse asked, looking away from her as she sorted some files in her front. “I’d like to know if Dr. Philip…” Lily stared at the blank paper in her hand as though there was a name there. “Dr. Philip… what the hell is this?” The nurse rolled her eyes. “Dr Philip Rodriguez,” she completed for Lily who nodded her head enthusiastically. “I’m just not good with names,” Lily told her as she squeezed the paper and dropped it in her purse. “I'd like to meet with him, please.” “Do you have an appointment?” The nurse asked as she placed her hand on the keyboard ready to confirm her appointment with Philip. Lily chuckled nervously. “No, I don't but I need to see him. It's so urgent so I'd appreciate it if you could tell me where he is so I can get to him.” The nurse scowled. “Do you think you're the