Alyssa's head hurt too badly to sleep, so she did hear when Rachel came into
the room.  She couldn't remember him telling her about this lady.  Who was
she?  The little girl tensed up slightly hugging her bunny even more
tightly.  She stared at Rachel for a moment.  "Medicine," she asked slowly.
"That doesn't taste bad, he said it wouldn't."

Rachel smiled gently and sat on the edge of the bed "My name is Rachel.  I'm
a doctor.  And no, this actually tastes like cherries.  Hope you like
cherries."

She was sure Alyssa was referring to Derek seeing as where the child was
now.. and having a daughter about the same age, Rachel had automatically
took into account the taste factor in the medicine "You think you can site
up for me so we can get this in your system and make you feel better?"

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