Admissions

They soon came to Papa Jupe's room. They all walked in together, and just as the nurse had said, My Favorite Martian was playing on the TV. His lunch was already there waiting for him, and so was his medication cup. He stretched out onto the bed then pulled his tray over top of him. He took his meds with no hesitation. "You two sure you no want to stay and watch Uncle Martin? He funny guy! Teach Papa Jupe how to become invisible!"

The nurse giggled lightly and smiled. "Maybe some other time Jupe. I still have to admit Regina. She is our latest guest. So you'll be seeing a lot more of her."

Jupe looked at Regina and smiled. "Maybe we have baby together yet!"

"Now Jupe!" the nurse scolded. "You know it's not nice to get the newbies pregnant first thing. Give her some time to adjust."

Regina was still not quite with it. She just stood there kind of dumbfounded as she held onto the nurse's hand. She hadn't let go yet.

The nurse turned her attention to Regina. "Well, he's had his meds and he's eating his lunch. It's time for me to take care of you." The nurse pulled her close and in a husky voice whispered in her ear, "I have a special surprise for you. Shall we go?"

"Please lead on," Regina found herself saying.

The two walked out of the room, still holding hands as they went down the hall to the nurse's station. Once there, the nurse lead Regina around the desk and to the back room. She opened a locker and pulled out some clothes which consisted of a jumpsuit, a gown, a standard white bra and panties. "Sorry your pretty pink lace undies got all messed up. I would have loved to have seen you in them as much as I love to see you out of them." She motioned for her to get dressed.

Regina quickly put on the bra and panties, followed by the light green jumpsuit. She sat down at the desk across from the nurse, holding the gown. She finally found the courage to ask, "How did you know my name?"

The nurse smiled casually. "Your coming was foretold. We've been expecting you. I guess I should tell you my name since we will be spending so much time together. You can call me April. Or Nurse April, if you prefer." She pulled out a bunch of forms she spread out before Regina. "Just sign at the X. They're all standard admission forms as you will see."

"Why am I being admitted?"

"Because you are a non-believer and a pain in the ass. We've got to break you of that to cure you." April looked at her with a reassuring smile. "You'll have two sessions a week with Doctor Malloy and myself. We will guide you through paranormal experiences that will make you believe. Then we will show you how not to be a pain in the ass."

"But I've already seen enough to believe," Regina protested. "No one can look at Papa Jupe and say he isn't real! My shredded clothes are proof of it!"

That may be so, but what's to make you think it wasn't all an elaborate hoax after you leave here? Wouldn't you rather know for sure? You have a golden opportunity here, Regina. All you have to do is sign the papers. We'll release you after you're cured."

"I-I guess you're right," Regina sighed reluctantly. She signed all the papers and pushed them back to April.

"You are now an official inmate of Blickle Berry. Now I can give you your surprise." She stood up and started unbuttoning her uniform as she gave Regina a sly smile.