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Ms. Birch:
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Hello, art department. Phylis speaking.
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Dr. Balis:
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Phylis, this is Dr. Balis. I wanted to confirm your appointment for this afternoon.
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Ms. Birch:
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Doctor, you have great timing. I've been meaning to call.
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Dr. Balis:
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Why? Are you all right? Did something happen to you?
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Ms. Birch:
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Actually, I really need to speak with you, but I can't make our appointment this afternoon.
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Dr. Balis:
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If this is an urgent matter, you really should try to arrange it.
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Ms. Birch:
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I just can't. I'll explain everything when we meet. Either that, or I'll call you.
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Dr. Balis:
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But...
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Ms. Birch:
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I'd rather not talk details at the office.
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Dr. Balis:
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I understand. You don't sound good at all. Are you okay for the moment?
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Ms. Birch:
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I'm managing. Would you have time to see me another day this week?
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Dr. Balis:
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Definitely. I'll find the time.
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Ms. Birch:
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Thank you. Can you please hold on for one moment while I get my date book?
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Dr. Balis:
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Sure.
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Ms. Birch:
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Okay. When do you have free?
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Dr. Balis:
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How about tonight? After work?
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Ms. Birch:
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No, that doesn't work at all.
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Dr. Balis:
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Okay, how about tomorrow?
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Ms. Birch:
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Tomorrow could work. When do you have free?
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Dr. Balis:
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Anytime other than four to five.
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Ms. Birch:
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Really? How about after work. Can it be around five-thirty?
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Dr. Balis:
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Yes that's fine. I'll expect you then.
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Ms. Birch:
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Thank you Dr. Balis. This means a lot to me.
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Dr. Balis:
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Just make sure that you show up.
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Ms. Birch:
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I will. Goodbye Doctor.
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Dr. Balis:
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Goodbye Phylis. I hope you'll be okay.
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Ms. Birch:
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Oh Dr. Balis... oh, well.
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Dr. Balis:
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What? What is it?
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Ms. Birch:
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Never mind. I'll see you tomorrow. We'll talk then. Bye.
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Doctor Balis' Notes on this Telephone Call
Transcripts of Phylis Birch's Therapy Sessions