Gerty III in gerty

Gerty liked wearing white in the hospital. The floors were creme colored and the walls stark white. Everything was immaculate as people of distinction did not put their unwanted in just any old treatment center. The best for the very best. Heaven forbid if word got out they had tossed a family member into some second rate program.

Gerty preferred dresses as it was important to look very sweet and certainly innocent. Getting attention was important as Gerty always wanted to be thought about in pleasant ways. Getting the staff to like her was very important. Now Gerty just needed a little push to open to door to her freedom.

Charlotte was not in her room as she expected. Gerty peeked in the door just to check the bathroom. She knew there would only be one chance at catching Charlotte by surprise. Fail once and fail forever. The room was clear and James was on duty. The trap had been set. Gerty checked her Ipod and her camera app was on the ready.

The utility room was far from some musty old mop and broom closet. There were rows of shelving with neatly staff and folded linens, towels and cleaning products. Importantly, there was a lock on the door. There were also no security cameras. A false sense of security for those who might go in for reasons other than to find a broom.

Gerty loitered around the utility room door and pretended to be selecting music when any staff walked by. No one really went in the room during midday as most linen changes were made first thing in the morning and then at the end of the day. Gerty hoped she had Charlotte in her usual position. Bent over taking it where ever she could find it.

James was just the sucker she needed as he was young and full of juices. James was not a keeper. James would end up a daddio.

The lock sounded a solid click and as mother luck would have it Charlotte came out first still adjusting her skirt. James was right behind in full view being more than a half foot taller.

“Smile”

Gerty Ipod sounded its electronic camera click and she had exactly what she hoped. Gerty caught a staff member banging the rich man’s daughter. The fact Charlotte was in there for that very reason did not minimize the gravity of the moment. Gerty squealed with delight.

“Paging Doctor Castro to the utility closet…paging Doctor Castro to the utility closet.”

James face showed the gravity of his situation while Charlotte smirked and made her way down the hall without a sign of concern.

“Now Gerty don’t get hasty here”

James spoke in a low voice but Gerty was not returning the favor.

“Why James whatever are you talking about. You know the group is about to begin so what do you say we start with a little show and tell. I’ll show and you tell.”

Gerty stopped backing down the hallway and a serious look came over her face. Gerty slowly started walking back toward James and offered.

“Or maybe we go to Uncle Castro and we have a more intimate conversation regarding my future treatment plan.”