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John Anthony Alvan Nichols
a book bubble about
The Cosmic Lifeguard and other stories
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Author Insight
The doctor's decision
Jenny is determined to be loyal to her boyfriend but what about contraception and what about university. The doctor would like to help her but he knows things about the contraceptive pill, its side effects and long term fertility issues that Jenny hasn't explored. He feels duty-bound to be thorough and that includes an internal examination which she hadn't expected and which, naturally enough, increased her anxiety and embarrassment. You may feels annoyed by this doctor but he is only human and has Jenny's best interests at heart. What's more, we discover that the doctor has feet of clay. When he has seen his last patient, he goes to the toilet to pass water and there's blood in his urine. Perhaps this rings the death knoll for the doctor whilst Jenny will live a long and happy life thanks to his thoroughness.
Book Excerpt
The Cosmic Lifeguard and other stories
Mum didn’t explode, she went very quiet and gazed out of the window for over a minute. Jenny chewed a fingernail and waited. “ I was half expecting this”, she said, “ I see the way you look at each other and feelings run very strong when you are seventeen. I do remember. Do you realise how dangerous this is. If you get pregnant you can say goodbye to uni for a start.”
“I know mum,” Jenny sobbed, “What can I do? I can’t give him up.”
“You’re really sure about that.”
“I’ve never been so sure about anything in my life.”
“Then there’s nothing else for it. You’ll have to see doctor Evans and go on the pill.”
“It’ll be so embarrassing,” said Jenny.
“Embarrassing for you but just an ordinary everyday matter for him,” said Mum.
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