Chapter 43. Let's Go Somewhere

South Cedarville Medical Center

Their admitting and cashiering office looked bigger than she imagined. The pale blue walls complemented the white surfaces. 

Five clerks manned the office. Two were seated at the front, entertaining the people waiting in line. Not a lot at this hour. 

After the queue called her number, Jessi approached the billing clerk with her face mask snug over her nose and dry mouth. "Hi, Miss." Through the glass divider, she squinted at the name tag on the masked clerk's uniform, but the letters were too small and partly covered by her long blonde curls. "I'm here to settle my bill. Could you help me out with that?"

"Of course. Hi. I'm Caitlin. How may I help you?" The clerk entwined her tan hands and leaned forward.

"Hi, Caitlin. So, I checked my total bill online this afternoon, and the statement of account only showed me the partial estimate."

"Okay." Caitlin nodded and focused on her computer screen. "What's