The Return (Part 2)

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After the nurse left, the doctor arrived a few minute later. He started on a few tests -- listening to breathing, checking his blood pressure, and so on -- before asking the question, “So, what seems to be the problem?”

Jack had been dreading the question. He took a deep breath in. “This morning, I woke up as a woman. Last night, I was a man!”

The doctor looked at Jack puzzled for a moment. He took his glasses off and rubbed his eyes. “Normally, I’d think you were crazy,” He told Jack, “I’d recommend getting your head examined by a psychiatrist. However, you are the fifth person to come into this clinic today with that exact same story. I can’t just assume that’s five patients with severely strange cases of gender dysphoria and delusion. I’m left with the inescapable conclusion that you might be telling the truth, as absurd as that sounds.”

Jack began to crack a smile. He had been so nervous, and if not for timing, the doctor might not have believed him. However, he lucked out; the doctor DID believe him.

“Don’t get so excited,” The doctor could tell Jack’s was quite happy, “Just because I believe you doesn’t mean I can do anything about this! I will, however, see if I can find anything in your blood work.”