Mom's Follow-up Appointment

It's time for Mom's follow-up appointment. Laura and Mom are sitting in the examining room at the maxillofacial surgeon's office, Dr. H. Mom asks Dr. H. some questions about her possible surgery.

Dr. H: So how are you feeling? Any double vision?

Mom: Fine. No.

Laura: It's still numb.

Mom: Yeah, it's still numb. (Dr. H. nods.) So how big is the hole? Is it like a dime?

Dr. H: It's more like a quarter. (A sharp intake of breath is heard from Mom, accompanied by wide eyes and an "O" shaped mouth, much like Kevin from Home Alone without the hands. Laura busts out laughing, which in turn makes Mom and Dr. H laugh.)

Dr. H: You two are quite the comedy team. (Laura can't stop laughing.)

Laura: You know Mom, you can just go through life with a numbed face. Then you won't know if there's a spider on your face! (Laura continues laughing like a freak.)

Mom: Laura, stop. (Laura does her best to try.)

Dr. H: Do you think you can live with the numbness? The surgery is up to you.

Mom: I think I'd better have the surgery, because I don't think I can go through life...

Laura: With a spider on your face?! (Continued laughter...)

Dr. H: Knowing there's a big hole in your head.

Mom: Yeah.

Laura and Mom leave the examining room to set up the date for her surgery with a medical assistant, while Laura tries desperately not to laugh hysterically for once. They leave the office and get to Laura's car. Mom automatically rummages through Laura's junk to find a quarter.

Mom: HOLY CRAP! Laura that is big! (Laura laughs hysterically yet again.) That is kinda big.