[As soon as Steve is done speaking the receptionist tells a different story,]
"His pain scale is all out of whack thanks to chronic illness. Do not let him sweet talk you off of his painkillers for at least a week. Offer to call his doctor and consult with her for him on it if he insists, that'll get him to lay off of it."
[She winks. Steve pouts.]
I'm tough.
"Yes, you are. We've been through this before though, Steve."
[Clearly, considering the familiarity between them.]
"Make sure he eats, too. The 'take with food' label on most of these is no joke."
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[As soon as Steve is done speaking the receptionist tells a different story,]
"His pain scale is all out of whack thanks to chronic illness. Do not let him sweet talk you off of his painkillers for at least a week. Offer to call his doctor and consult with her for him on it if he insists, that'll get him to lay off of it."
[She winks. Steve pouts.]
I'm tough.
"Yes, you are. We've been through this before though, Steve."
[Clearly, considering the familiarity between them.]
"Make sure he eats, too. The 'take with food' label on most of these is no joke."