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A Man's gotta do, what a Man has gotta do
That night, after taking that long bath; trying to figure out what to do next with his current life situation, Sam's brain finally settled down enough for him to fall into a deep sleep.
Of course almost every time beauty sleep finds you...something has to mess it up:
https://s20.postimg.cc/pwyjoam31/SB_Post_2_16.jpg
Thank goodness he had that burglar alarm installed. The siren literally jumped his body out of bed and he ran to meet the man...er...woman. He was ready for a fight!
https://s20.postimg.cc/rda26fozx/SB_Post_2_17.jpg
Burglar: (In frustration) UGGGHHH!!
Sam: Yeah! That's what you get for breaking into my house!
(Police car drives up)
That was one less burglar roaming the streets, but that didn't make Sam feel anymore secure... He couldn't fall back asleep.
*****************
As the sun rose the next morning it was time to put his plan into action! He concluded that he obviously couldn't go back to school and earn all those 6 doctorates again. There just wasn't TIME for that! Plus, it was ludicrous. So, the only logical thing to do was to create some realistic looking diplomas on his computer (he was tech savvy after all) and make a few copies to display and include with his resume.
Sam wasn't one to brag about his accomplishments, heck he even refused to display his diplomas and awards in his office where Project Quantum Leap was taking place, but... he needed to have proof of his educational background in this world. He felt silly doing it, but he needed to display the fake diplomas on his bedroom wall, just to make sure they looked legit.
https://s20.postimg.cc/fuaku2sel/SB_Post_3_5.jpg
(Lol! :lol: )
From a distance they did look real and professional. Sam was confident he would be ok in presenting these with his resume.
Now the question was...which line of work should he get into? He had SO many options!
While reading the newspaper a couple of days earlier he saw an article about the decline in healthcare and the lack of physicians needed to fill positions at the hospital.
https://s20.postimg.cc/szq306ma5/SB_Post_3_6.jpg
That tugged at his heart for a moment. He loved helping people and it was nice having all that knowledge about the human body and medicine. It sure came in handy many times during his leaps BUT...he wasn't sure if he could handle the rigors of being a full time doctor. Especially one that worked in a hospital. He decided to pray about it but for now his decision was No on becoming a physician.
He did find a job opening (one he was more than qualified for) at the local science lab and it sounded good. Decent pay. Might even be fun. It required some gardening. He could do that. So he sent off his resume to them. Now it was just a waiting game.
He decided to brush up on some of his science skills:
https://s20.postimg.cc/geyso90el/SB_Post_2_18.jpg
https://s20.postimg.cc/p4rquq9fx/SB_Post_3_18.jpg
"Sorry little cockroach," Sam said, "but I need your help in jogging my memory." He couldn't believe he was actually feeling sorry for the poor, annoying, disgusting creature. "You'll be ok. In you go..."
It turned out the radiation treatment was too much for the bug. Sam sighed with disappointment...and sadness.
After that he spent some time on the computer researching a few things. He happened upon a local chat room and thought, What the heck I'll see who's on. He threw out a friendly message to a "Natural*Healer*Woman." She sounded interesting.
https://s20.postimg.cc/ixkhoxm4t/SB_Post_2_19.jpg
Within minutes she responded. Introductions followed and Sam had to ask what her Profile name was all about. That sure opened up a can of worms! This lady was anti-doctors, anti-Hospitals, anti-prescription meds and was all Na-tur-al about EVERYTHING! Sam was civil and respected her beliefs, but...what she claimed bothered him. There are many natural remedies that cure some ailments, yes, but there are even more ailments natural medicine can't cure and that's where modern medicine comes in. He believed many modern medical practices and medicines were inspired of God for the benefit of man, but of course...he couldn't convince everyone of that.
Then this "Natural*Healer*Woman," who he found out was a Miss Emmaline Rhoen, offered some of her home "medical" services to him. He inquired about her services and some of them sounded...questionable. Odd. When she had to go and said goodbye, Sam left the chat room and researched all he could on the internet about this woman. He even found out where she lived...
It was getting dark when he parked his car just a few feet from her house. He felt a little sick to his stomach spying on this woman, but at the same time his gut was telling him this lady was doing more harm to people than she'd like to admit. And darnit that's what he did during his leaps! He would put Right what once went Wrong! :star: He couldn't back out now!
Stealthily he approached her home. Tiptoeing up the steps he made it to one of the front windows and peeked in. It appeared that she wasn't home and he couldn't see much through the sheer curtains...
https://s20.postimg.cc/nkqjqp9hp/SB_Post_2_20.jpg
Darn, Sam thought, I'll find a way to get in there...even if I have to pretend I need treatment for something.
*****************
The next morning, Sam stepped out the front door to head to his job interview (he heard back from the Science Lab in an email the evening before. He was ecstatic! :smiley: ) and inadvertently bumped into Evenlyn.
Sam: Oh (looking behind him from locking his door) Evelyn. I'm sorry, I didn't see you there.
Evelyn: (Frowning) So you too now huh?
Sam: Of course not. I could never forget you. Why is she so negative like that?
Evelyn: (*sighing*) Well, anyway, here's your newspaper Sam.
Sam: (taking the paper) Thanks Evelyn. (Studying her face expression). You alright?
Evelyn: Yeah...it's just (hesitating)...it's my parents. I don't think they care about me anymore...
Sam: What!? (doubting)
Sam really didn't have the time for this kind of conversation, though he wish he did. He glanced at his watch, Ok, I got a couple of minutes to spare. "I highly doubt that Evelyn," he said to her. "They're your parents. They love you."
Evelyn: I dunno. They fight all the time. They don't even pay attention to me anymore. (looking away sadly)
Sam: (Placing a hand on her shoulder) I'm so sorry Evelyn. I know it's hard to watch your parents fighting but...they're just so caught up in their own problems that they aren't realizing they're ignoring you. It's totally unintentional. I'm sure of it."
Evelyn: (Blurts out unexpectedly) And my Dad says Unicorns aren't real!
Sam: ???
Evelyn: But I SAW one! With my friend Eddie! Over at Louis Falls one night.
https://s20.postimg.cc/6130s4lzh/SB_Post_3_19.jpg
Evelyn: It was during the camp out our parents do every Summer. (Eyes growing wide) It was hiding behind the waterfall for a while, but when it came out it had a HORN! I SWEAR to you Sam, I SWEAR!!!
Sam: Ok, ok calm down. (Soothing)
Evelyn: And there was a rainbow glow over it's head! Mom and Dad said we were just seeing things, but I know what we saw Sam! Why won't they believe me!?
Sam wasn't sure how to answer that because...he himself didn't believe in Unicorns. I mean, really? They were fictional, mystical creatures that just simply weren't real!
However...in this world...as strange as it was, it might be possible that they do exist. Now his curiosity was piqued.
Evelyn: Grown ups never believe me Sam. (Eyes filling up with tears) They just don't care about me! (looking down, sobbing)
Sam: (Kneeling down to her level, holding her shoulders and looking her in the eye) Evelyn...that's not true. I care about you! Even if it feels like your parents don't, I promise you that they care.
She sniffed as Sam wiped away a couple of her tears.
Sam: I have to leave for an important job interview, but (pausing) will you promise me that you will share your feelings with your parents? When they aren't fighting? They need to know how you feel or nothing will ever be made right.
Evelyn: (sniffing and nodding her head) I promise.
Sam: (Relieved) Ok.
Then Evelyn hugged him. "Thanks Sam," she said with a squeeze.
Sam's heart melted.
Now he HAD to go to the falls and see if he could spot a Unicorn. Not just for his own interest, but to validate Evelyn's story as well.
******************
The job interview was a breeze! The boss offered Sam the job on the spot. I knew it, he thought with a smile while waltzing out the door. He hated thinking like that because it just wasn't like him but, it couldn't be helped. He was looking forward to this new experience. :)
That evening Sam would be headed to the falls! On his way out he noticed the beautiful wild horses he saw there a while back, standing right by his driveway! The one horse who was friendly to him before bolted and Sam rushed to see if he could make friends with the other one, which he assumed was the female/mother.
Of course she flipped out:
https://s20.postimg.cc/h48e94m6l/SB_Post_3_1.jpg
Sam: Woah there girl...I'm not going to hurt you.
She sure was a beauty, but once again she didn't want Sam coming near her. Sam grew thoughtful as he observed her for a few minutes. If I happen to discover a Unicorn at the falls, I need to find a way to get these wild horses to warm up to me. Another thought caused him to smile even brightly. If I could tame a Unicorn...that would be so rad! In the middle of his deep thoughts he failed to notice the female horse staring at him from a distance. Bracing himself, Sam slowly walked over to her and decided to try this again.
"Easy there girl," he said in a soft tone, coming closer. She didn't budge. That was good. "I'm not going to hurt you...just going to let you sniff me and see that I am friendly."
https://s20.postimg.cc/len24pr9p/SB_Post_3_2.jpg
The horse snorted at him for a second, but then lowered her nose toward his hand. "That's right," Sam said, "See, I'm not so bad after all am I?"
But of course Murphy's Law being what it is, upon hearing that the female jumped up onto her hind legs in fright.
https://s20.postimg.cc/i92gei8nh/SB_Post_3_3.jpg
Sam: (looking up at her) Well, gee, that didn't last long did it?
****************
Two long hours passed in the dark while Sam carefully studied the giant waterfall. He even investigated behind it a few minutes back, but got too wet so he returned to the bench. He rubbed himself for a while, trying to dry off his clothes. Now, he was finding himself starting to doze off.
A rustling in the bushes off to the right caught his attention.
He stood up and peered in that direction. He found which bush it had been, which adorned some stunning blue flowers, and figured it was a small animal, but there was something...Pink inside of it. Sam had to investigate.
The closer he got, the less the bush and the Pink thing moved. When he came right up to it, he heard breathing. Then there was a breath of defeat. "Ugh. Fine. You caught me," a woman's voice said as she stood up.
Sam had to do a double take because the mysterious woman was...Edelaine Porter! "Hey!" he greeted, happily. More so than he was expecting.
Edelaine: Oh, it's you (brushing the leaves off her skirt). Beckett, right?
Sam: (blushing since she remembered) Yes. Sam Beckett. (Pausing) So...what were you doing in there?
Edelaine: (Rolling her eyes) I was expecting someone. (Picking up her camera)
Sam: In the bushes?
E: No! I was told...someone...would be here tonight and (hesitating) I was...trying to...
Sam: Take pictures? (folding his arms) I get it. You're a Paparazzi. That's what you guys do around famous people like me.
He shut his mouth abruptly. Oops!
Edelaine: Me!? (she asked, questioning him. Then she chuckled) Don't flatter yourself. You weren't the one I was told who was coming here tonight.
Sam: Whew, he thought. Is that so?
E: Yes.
Sam: Well then who exactly WERE you expecting? (Gazing into her eyes while grinning)
E: (licking her lips) I'm not at liberty to say.
Sam was about to say something else when he noticed her shivering. "You must be freezing," he said. "Where's your jacket?"
E: Where's YOURS!? (she asked in an abrupt way).
Sam: I...didn't bring it because it's not too cold out. For me...
E: Oh well, good for you! (wiping at her forehead)
It must have been his eyes adjusting to the dark better, but Edelaine now looked incredibly pale in the face with perspiration around her temples. She still continued to shiver. "Are you alright?" Sam asked her concernedly.
https://s20.postimg.cc/wwclnnm19/SB_Post_2_23.jpg
E: (Taking a moment to respond) Well, now that you mention it...I don't know. I've been in that bush hiding since before sundown and I haven't had anything to eat.
Sam: Do you feel faint?
E: (Rubbing forehead) Yes, actually.
Her feeble knees caused her to fall down on them. Sam knelt down to help her up. While gripping her hands he could feel her pulse throbbing. "We gotta get you back to your place," he said.
"Can't..." Edelaine said breathlessly, "I live in the next town over, about an hour away."
"Oh boy..." Sam muttered.
"You see, I've been wondering for a while now if I have Hypoglycemia and...I was going to see my doctor, but then I started feeling fine going a few hours without food. Now...I'm pretty sure that I have it."
"Yeah, I would say so."
Sam had to come up with something quick. "I'll take you over to my place, it's just down the hill."
Edelaine's body still shook. "Sam...I feel like I'm going to pass out!"
In that moment, Sam picked her up and ran towards his car.
He wouldn't be seeing any Unicorns tonight.
To be continued...
That night, after taking that long bath; trying to figure out what to do next with his current life situation, Sam's brain finally settled down enough for him to fall into a deep sleep.
Of course almost every time beauty sleep finds you...something has to mess it up:
https://s20.postimg.cc/pwyjoam31/SB_Post_2_16.jpg
Thank goodness he had that burglar alarm installed. The siren literally jumped his body out of bed and he ran to meet the man...er...woman. He was ready for a fight!
https://s20.postimg.cc/rda26fozx/SB_Post_2_17.jpg
Burglar: (In frustration) UGGGHHH!!
Sam: Yeah! That's what you get for breaking into my house!
(Police car drives up)
That was one less burglar roaming the streets, but that didn't make Sam feel anymore secure... He couldn't fall back asleep.
*****************
As the sun rose the next morning it was time to put his plan into action! He concluded that he obviously couldn't go back to school and earn all those 6 doctorates again. There just wasn't TIME for that! Plus, it was ludicrous. So, the only logical thing to do was to create some realistic looking diplomas on his computer (he was tech savvy after all) and make a few copies to display and include with his resume.
Sam wasn't one to brag about his accomplishments, heck he even refused to display his diplomas and awards in his office where Project Quantum Leap was taking place, but... he needed to have proof of his educational background in this world. He felt silly doing it, but he needed to display the fake diplomas on his bedroom wall, just to make sure they looked legit.
https://s20.postimg.cc/fuaku2sel/SB_Post_3_5.jpg
(Lol! :lol: )
From a distance they did look real and professional. Sam was confident he would be ok in presenting these with his resume.
Now the question was...which line of work should he get into? He had SO many options!
While reading the newspaper a couple of days earlier he saw an article about the decline in healthcare and the lack of physicians needed to fill positions at the hospital.
https://s20.postimg.cc/szq306ma5/SB_Post_3_6.jpg
That tugged at his heart for a moment. He loved helping people and it was nice having all that knowledge about the human body and medicine. It sure came in handy many times during his leaps BUT...he wasn't sure if he could handle the rigors of being a full time doctor. Especially one that worked in a hospital. He decided to pray about it but for now his decision was No on becoming a physician.
He did find a job opening (one he was more than qualified for) at the local science lab and it sounded good. Decent pay. Might even be fun. It required some gardening. He could do that. So he sent off his resume to them. Now it was just a waiting game.
He decided to brush up on some of his science skills:
https://s20.postimg.cc/geyso90el/SB_Post_2_18.jpg
https://s20.postimg.cc/p4rquq9fx/SB_Post_3_18.jpg
"Sorry little cockroach," Sam said, "but I need your help in jogging my memory." He couldn't believe he was actually feeling sorry for the poor, annoying, disgusting creature. "You'll be ok. In you go..."
It turned out the radiation treatment was too much for the bug. Sam sighed with disappointment...and sadness.
After that he spent some time on the computer researching a few things. He happened upon a local chat room and thought, What the heck I'll see who's on. He threw out a friendly message to a "Natural*Healer*Woman." She sounded interesting.
https://s20.postimg.cc/ixkhoxm4t/SB_Post_2_19.jpg
Within minutes she responded. Introductions followed and Sam had to ask what her Profile name was all about. That sure opened up a can of worms! This lady was anti-doctors, anti-Hospitals, anti-prescription meds and was all Na-tur-al about EVERYTHING! Sam was civil and respected her beliefs, but...what she claimed bothered him. There are many natural remedies that cure some ailments, yes, but there are even more ailments natural medicine can't cure and that's where modern medicine comes in. He believed many modern medical practices and medicines were inspired of God for the benefit of man, but of course...he couldn't convince everyone of that.
Then this "Natural*Healer*Woman," who he found out was a Miss Emmaline Rhoen, offered some of her home "medical" services to him. He inquired about her services and some of them sounded...questionable. Odd. When she had to go and said goodbye, Sam left the chat room and researched all he could on the internet about this woman. He even found out where she lived...
It was getting dark when he parked his car just a few feet from her house. He felt a little sick to his stomach spying on this woman, but at the same time his gut was telling him this lady was doing more harm to people than she'd like to admit. And darnit that's what he did during his leaps! He would put Right what once went Wrong! :star: He couldn't back out now!
Stealthily he approached her home. Tiptoeing up the steps he made it to one of the front windows and peeked in. It appeared that she wasn't home and he couldn't see much through the sheer curtains...
https://s20.postimg.cc/nkqjqp9hp/SB_Post_2_20.jpg
Darn, Sam thought, I'll find a way to get in there...even if I have to pretend I need treatment for something.
*****************
The next morning, Sam stepped out the front door to head to his job interview (he heard back from the Science Lab in an email the evening before. He was ecstatic! :smiley: ) and inadvertently bumped into Evenlyn.
Sam: Oh (looking behind him from locking his door) Evelyn. I'm sorry, I didn't see you there.
Evelyn: (Frowning) So you too now huh?
Sam: Of course not. I could never forget you. Why is she so negative like that?
Evelyn: (*sighing*) Well, anyway, here's your newspaper Sam.
Sam: (taking the paper) Thanks Evelyn. (Studying her face expression). You alright?
Evelyn: Yeah...it's just (hesitating)...it's my parents. I don't think they care about me anymore...
Sam: What!? (doubting)
Sam really didn't have the time for this kind of conversation, though he wish he did. He glanced at his watch, Ok, I got a couple of minutes to spare. "I highly doubt that Evelyn," he said to her. "They're your parents. They love you."
Evelyn: I dunno. They fight all the time. They don't even pay attention to me anymore. (looking away sadly)
Sam: (Placing a hand on her shoulder) I'm so sorry Evelyn. I know it's hard to watch your parents fighting but...they're just so caught up in their own problems that they aren't realizing they're ignoring you. It's totally unintentional. I'm sure of it."
Evelyn: (Blurts out unexpectedly) And my Dad says Unicorns aren't real!
Sam: ???
Evelyn: But I SAW one! With my friend Eddie! Over at Louis Falls one night.
https://s20.postimg.cc/6130s4lzh/SB_Post_3_19.jpg
Evelyn: It was during the camp out our parents do every Summer. (Eyes growing wide) It was hiding behind the waterfall for a while, but when it came out it had a HORN! I SWEAR to you Sam, I SWEAR!!!
Sam: Ok, ok calm down. (Soothing)
Evelyn: And there was a rainbow glow over it's head! Mom and Dad said we were just seeing things, but I know what we saw Sam! Why won't they believe me!?
Sam wasn't sure how to answer that because...he himself didn't believe in Unicorns. I mean, really? They were fictional, mystical creatures that just simply weren't real!
However...in this world...as strange as it was, it might be possible that they do exist. Now his curiosity was piqued.
Evelyn: Grown ups never believe me Sam. (Eyes filling up with tears) They just don't care about me! (looking down, sobbing)
Sam: (Kneeling down to her level, holding her shoulders and looking her in the eye) Evelyn...that's not true. I care about you! Even if it feels like your parents don't, I promise you that they care.
She sniffed as Sam wiped away a couple of her tears.
Sam: I have to leave for an important job interview, but (pausing) will you promise me that you will share your feelings with your parents? When they aren't fighting? They need to know how you feel or nothing will ever be made right.
Evelyn: (sniffing and nodding her head) I promise.
Sam: (Relieved) Ok.
Then Evelyn hugged him. "Thanks Sam," she said with a squeeze.
Sam's heart melted.
Now he HAD to go to the falls and see if he could spot a Unicorn. Not just for his own interest, but to validate Evelyn's story as well.
******************
The job interview was a breeze! The boss offered Sam the job on the spot. I knew it, he thought with a smile while waltzing out the door. He hated thinking like that because it just wasn't like him but, it couldn't be helped. He was looking forward to this new experience. :)
That evening Sam would be headed to the falls! On his way out he noticed the beautiful wild horses he saw there a while back, standing right by his driveway! The one horse who was friendly to him before bolted and Sam rushed to see if he could make friends with the other one, which he assumed was the female/mother.
Of course she flipped out:
https://s20.postimg.cc/h48e94m6l/SB_Post_3_1.jpg
Sam: Woah there girl...I'm not going to hurt you.
She sure was a beauty, but once again she didn't want Sam coming near her. Sam grew thoughtful as he observed her for a few minutes. If I happen to discover a Unicorn at the falls, I need to find a way to get these wild horses to warm up to me. Another thought caused him to smile even brightly. If I could tame a Unicorn...that would be so rad! In the middle of his deep thoughts he failed to notice the female horse staring at him from a distance. Bracing himself, Sam slowly walked over to her and decided to try this again.
"Easy there girl," he said in a soft tone, coming closer. She didn't budge. That was good. "I'm not going to hurt you...just going to let you sniff me and see that I am friendly."
https://s20.postimg.cc/len24pr9p/SB_Post_3_2.jpg
The horse snorted at him for a second, but then lowered her nose toward his hand. "That's right," Sam said, "See, I'm not so bad after all am I?"
But of course Murphy's Law being what it is, upon hearing that the female jumped up onto her hind legs in fright.
https://s20.postimg.cc/i92gei8nh/SB_Post_3_3.jpg
Sam: (looking up at her) Well, gee, that didn't last long did it?
****************
Two long hours passed in the dark while Sam carefully studied the giant waterfall. He even investigated behind it a few minutes back, but got too wet so he returned to the bench. He rubbed himself for a while, trying to dry off his clothes. Now, he was finding himself starting to doze off.
A rustling in the bushes off to the right caught his attention.
He stood up and peered in that direction. He found which bush it had been, which adorned some stunning blue flowers, and figured it was a small animal, but there was something...Pink inside of it. Sam had to investigate.
The closer he got, the less the bush and the Pink thing moved. When he came right up to it, he heard breathing. Then there was a breath of defeat. "Ugh. Fine. You caught me," a woman's voice said as she stood up.
Sam had to do a double take because the mysterious woman was...Edelaine Porter! "Hey!" he greeted, happily. More so than he was expecting.
Edelaine: Oh, it's you (brushing the leaves off her skirt). Beckett, right?
Sam: (blushing since she remembered) Yes. Sam Beckett. (Pausing) So...what were you doing in there?
Edelaine: (Rolling her eyes) I was expecting someone. (Picking up her camera)
Sam: In the bushes?
E: No! I was told...someone...would be here tonight and (hesitating) I was...trying to...
Sam: Take pictures? (folding his arms) I get it. You're a Paparazzi. That's what you guys do around famous people like me.
He shut his mouth abruptly. Oops!
Edelaine: Me!? (she asked, questioning him. Then she chuckled) Don't flatter yourself. You weren't the one I was told who was coming here tonight.
Sam: Whew, he thought. Is that so?
E: Yes.
Sam: Well then who exactly WERE you expecting? (Gazing into her eyes while grinning)
E: (licking her lips) I'm not at liberty to say.
Sam was about to say something else when he noticed her shivering. "You must be freezing," he said. "Where's your jacket?"
E: Where's YOURS!? (she asked in an abrupt way).
Sam: I...didn't bring it because it's not too cold out. For me...
E: Oh well, good for you! (wiping at her forehead)
It must have been his eyes adjusting to the dark better, but Edelaine now looked incredibly pale in the face with perspiration around her temples. She still continued to shiver. "Are you alright?" Sam asked her concernedly.
https://s20.postimg.cc/wwclnnm19/SB_Post_2_23.jpg
E: (Taking a moment to respond) Well, now that you mention it...I don't know. I've been in that bush hiding since before sundown and I haven't had anything to eat.
Sam: Do you feel faint?
E: (Rubbing forehead) Yes, actually.
Her feeble knees caused her to fall down on them. Sam knelt down to help her up. While gripping her hands he could feel her pulse throbbing. "We gotta get you back to your place," he said.
"Can't..." Edelaine said breathlessly, "I live in the next town over, about an hour away."
"Oh boy..." Sam muttered.
"You see, I've been wondering for a while now if I have Hypoglycemia and...I was going to see my doctor, but then I started feeling fine going a few hours without food. Now...I'm pretty sure that I have it."
"Yeah, I would say so."
Sam had to come up with something quick. "I'll take you over to my place, it's just down the hill."
Edelaine's body still shook. "Sam...I feel like I'm going to pass out!"
In that moment, Sam picked her up and ran towards his car.
He wouldn't be seeing any Unicorns tonight.
To be continued...
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