he who hesitates is toast

It's just another one of the many reasons he adores her, the way she says 'we' without thinking about it, without making him feel ridiculous for how stressed he is over this. The glance he turns on her is warm, and says everything without words.

"Don't worry about it," the receptionist assures them. "That's normal. You're in good hands, I promise. Dr. Kendall's one of our best."

She looks around the waiting room, then points to another door a little way down the hall. "We're a little full in here, but if you'd like to wait in there, we have a cat-friendly space on the left side of the room. I'll let her know you're here."