#Chapter 68: Finding A Cure

Aria’s POV With a new focus – curing Sheila’s infertility – I became single minded in my research and experimentation. While I still allotted some time for my other patients, every other moment was spent in the lab working on concoctions or in the back of my office, researching through my various medical books and tomes. With Cathy covering the phones, Piper became something of a laboratory assistant for me, running variations of experiments for me, while I researched, or vice versa. Together we would go over the results. Piper was still learning, but she had an insightful point here or there. Sometimes, in my quest for the best medicines, I would often forget the most straightforward solution, always looking for something more complicated. Piper was exceedingly helpful in bringing me back down to earth and keeping me on track, as well as humble. My purpose was clear and was what drove me ever forward, even after various failures: Only with Sheila cured could I finally leave th