"Well Erica, if you are going to be part of our group, some students aregoing to want to avoid you. This is the feel of power that comes with it."Eric... did have to admit, after being ignored them being a bit afraid ofher was feeling good, a bit intoxicating even. She absentmindedly reachedfor the cigarette in her pocket then moved her hand away, hopeful thatneither Cathy nor Kim had seen that. "So, was that enough?" Not on your life you bitch." Erica said that but there was a small smileon her. Play your cards right and you may get lucky."That got him a slap on the arm. But I noticed she was smiling as she did it.On the way over to John's house, I stopped off at a florist. Let's face it, it was John's house these days. Jill was more a guest than a member of the household. Fortunately, I happened to get waited on by a woman who was probably about 35 or 40. Her name tag said she had the same name as my mom, as did the shop. I asked her if she owned it and she told me she did. I said I. I was taking care of a patient that was in for a suspected heart attack when the ties got caught on the bedside. When I stood up and tried to walk off...” She held her hand to her mouth and giggled louder and longer before she could continue. “It ripped my shirt and pulled it off, completely showing my bra on my right side. He got half of a peep show!”Katie’s mouth formed an O. She had never flashed a patient, no matter how handsome they were, even by accident. “What happened after. I just had time for a quick shower before we ate. We sat down and I asked Amanda if she was OK. "Yes fine," was the reply. I decided to tackle it head on and said, "It's just there's been no sign of any monthlies and it's over five weeks since I got back from Canada."For once Amanda was silent. I looked at her and waited for a reply. After what seemed like an age she said quietly, "I am late, I think I may be pregnant." Now it was my turn to be quiet. She looked at me and said, "Say.