He helps you to understand, he does everything he can, Doctor Robert

[caretocure.livejournal.com]

*The house is kept cooled to ensure Bernadette is a comfortable temperature while her husband is away at work, but with the thick August sunlight shining though the windows there's a pleasant warmth and stillness to the room that Healer Roderick Southwell enjoys. He finds this modern muggle home a welcome vacation from the bright white professionalism of St. Mungo's halls that he walks through daily. As much as he loves the hospital, there is nothing as valuable to him as home visits, practising medicine directly to his patients without the bustling environment to worry about.

Being here at the Crouches does, however, also remind him of a rather curious event in a previous call he had made, an encounter with his patient's son. His conversation with Barty Jr. has been on his mind off and on since it happened, and though it is Bernadette he has been treating for years, he can't help but be intrigued by her son with his peculiar way of speak and his dangerous pastimes.

He takes a seat near Bernadette's bed and smiles as he settles into his chair. Her health is his primary concern, but the well-being of her family should not be forgotten.*


Now, how are you feeling today, Bernadette?

Comments

[consumptivewife.livejournal.com]

He takes after his father quite a bit more than he'll admit.

[caretocure.livejournal.com]

A brilliant speaker, why I've seen people stop in shops for his wireless broadcasts. But has young Barty always been quite so lyrical?

[consumptivewife.livejournal.com]

Oh yes. He's been talking since before he could speak.

[caretocure.livejournal.com]

He seems very creative.

*He detaches the tubing and rolls it to return it to his bag.*

Will he be living here with you this year now that he's finished his schooling? Everything I've heard says he's a very devoted son.

[consumptivewife.livejournal.com]

Not...quite. My husband was very insistent that he should take on adult responsibilities.

[caretocure.livejournal.com]

I see! I'm sure he knows best, my father was the same. Of course that was years ago.

I spoke to your son not long ago, in the hall, actually, after one of our appointments. I believe looking for a job.

[consumptivewife.livejournal.com]

*She speaks carefully, hesitating and picking her words.*


That was a very passionate week.

[caretocure.livejournal.com]

Was that the reason for the bedroom renovation he was up to?

Any new bruising, swelling, pain?