Noticing Jon's discomfort, Jane rose from her seat. "I'll go first."
Jane was led into an examination room by the nurse. "Please disrobe. The Dr. will be in to examine you in a moment."
"But I'm supposed to keep my robe on around other men and strangers!" Jane protested.
"The Dr. is an exception, of course. Undress and get comfortable. I'm sure he'll take his time with YOU." The nurse closed to door leaving Jane to undress. Her skin prickled under the air conditioning as she shed her black robe. Jane stopped at her brazier and panties and tried to make herself comfortable on the examination table. The nurse's emphasis on "YOU" worried her.
Finally Dr. Salim entered. He was a studious-looking middle aged man with a prominent nose. His eyes brightened as he set them on Jane. "Ah ... Mrs. Jane. I am afraid I will need you to remove ALL of your clothes before I start the examination. Do not worry, I've seen many many naked bodies before. We just need to be sure you and the baby are healthy." As Jane nervously wriggled out of her unmentionables Dr. Salim's gaze lingered. Sweat rose on his brow. "Mrs. Jane, lay back now and I will begin the exam."
Dr. Salim cupped Jane's breast with one clammy hand and held the other against her back, slowly lowering Jane to rest on the crinkling paper covering the examination table.
Meanwhile, while Ali flipped through US magazine in the waiting room, Karyn pretended to read over his shoulder, getting closer and closer to Ali. Jon started as he realized what Karyn was doing, alerting Ali. As Karyn grabbed the stone, Ali grabbed her hand, then they both spoke at the same time...
