Episode 2, scene 7. [Dr. Rossi goes in his new office and startles Laura Brooks by clearing his throat.] MR: Oh. [Laura almost falls.] LB: I'm sorry. MR: Are you all right? LB: Sure I am. You're Dr. Rossi. MR: Yes. LB: I'm Laura Brooks. I was taking Donald's diplomas down. You must think I'm foolish, leaving them there these last months. MR: No. No, I don't. LB: Familiar isn't it? MR: Yes, well, we were in the same class. LB: He wasn't a very good student. LB: He was a very good doctor. MR: Yes, I'm sure he was. LB: I don't know why I'm defending him. MR: You don't have to. LB: Peyton Place misses him. He had a touch with people. I'm sorry Dr. Rossi. I shouldn't be talking about Donald. I wouldn't except you were his friend. And he did read the letters you wrote to him. I'm awfully glad it is you and not some stranger taking over his practice. MR: Mrs. Brooks, I know how difficult this can be for you. LB: I'm all right doctor. And I would like to be as useful to you as I can. MR: Wouldn't you prefer I take care of these other things myself. LB: There are so many odds and ends. Why two of Donald's patients called already today. I mean your patients, doctor. They read of your arrival and wanted me to appointments for them. LB: Will you be keeping the same hours as Donald kept MR: Well, What do you suggest? LB: I think it would be best til you get settled in. You'll probably find things are somewhat differeent around here. MR: Yes. Yes. [Mood music] LB: Don't Let me inhibit you, doctor. MR: Thanks. MR: Mrs. Brooks, could you set up those two appointments for me? LB: Yes, doctor. Right away. MR: And you might as well come back and brief me on the other patients. LB: Yes, doctor. I'll bring in their histories. Episode 2, scene 7 HOME