Teri (aka Janice) was showing the house on the shores to Nancy her long time friend. They presently stood by the pool enjoying a cup of freshly brewed coffee. Bill came out of the office when he heard two females' voices. Being curious he wanted to meet Teri's friend and fellow practitioner.
Teri saw Bill approaching. Talking over Nancy's shoulder she said, "Hi sweetheart. I'd like to meet Nancy, a long time friend."
Nancy turned to her right while bringing the coffee cup up to her lips. Recognizing the man that was walking towards her Nancy gasped. The coffee she had been ready to sip splashed down on the silk blouse Nancy wore. Almost at the same Nancy's complexion turned a pasty white. Teri and Bill watched with shock filled eyes as Nancy crumpled backward into the water of the pool. Nancy made no move to break her fall. As she went under Bill knew that something was terribly wrong.
Bill sprinted the last few yards to the pool and jumped in feet first. He groaned out loud as his feet and lower back were jolted when making impact with the bottom of the pool. Ignoring the pain Bill splashed his way to the still body slowly sinking towards the floor of the pool. Bending over upon reaching the victim Bill put his hands under her arms and raised Teri's friend to the surface so she could breath. After several seconds Bill realized that Nancy was unconscious and not breathing. Changing position Bill struggled to the side of the pool and with some effort put Nancy up onto the concrete.
"Teri," Bill shouted, "Get some towels and a blanket while I give Nancy CPR. With Teri finally moving Bill lay Nancy out on her back and tipped her head to the side in order to allow any water in her mouth to drain out. His fingers sought out the artery in Nancy's neck. Upon feeling a pulse ay Nancy's neck Bill knew that Nancy's heart had not stopped. Rolling Nancy on her side Bill landed several sharp blows between her shoulder blades. His action was rewarded as water spurted out of Nancy's mouth and was replaced by frantic gasps for air. Nancy's eyes however did not flutter open nor was there any movement in her limbs. Rolling Nancy onto her back Bill watched intently as case she stopped breathing again.
Just then Teri skidded to a halt beside Bill and Nancy. In her arms were several towels and a large blanket. "Did I hear you hitting Nancy?" Teri asked with a quivering voice.
"Yes you did, Teri." Bill replied. There was a sharp edge to his voice as he continued. "I checked for and found a pulse. CPR was not needed but I had to clear Nancy's airway so she could breath. If you look at the rise and fall of her chest you can tell that she is breathing. Bend down here and check her pulse.
Teri dropped her load of towels and blanket on the concrete. Started to reach for Nancy's wrist but Bill abruptly moved her hand to Nancy's neck. Teri bristled at Bill rudeness.
"Teri," Bill said in a softer voice. "Think and respond. Don't over react because of stress." We can discuss this more objectively after the crisis is over."
Teri nodded her head and concentrated on getting a reading from Nancy. "I'm getting a weak but steady pulse." she said to Bill, "My own pulse may be interfering."
"Then I suggest you take several deep breaths to calm yourself." Bill replied, "Remember to count to ten before you try again. I'm getting out of these wet things and dry off." Rising slowly Bill stood up to remove the skirt he had been wearing. Pushing the waistband past his hips Bill let its weight carry the skirt to the concrete. Now he concentrated on unbuttoning and removing the white shirt that completed his attire. Finally getting the shirt off Bill dropped it beside the skirt. Turning toward the house Bill limped away from Teri and Nancy.
When he returned some twenty minutes later Bill was wearing his terry cloth robe. Approaching the pool he noticed that Nancy had not moved and Teri had covered her with the blanket. Two folded towels now cushioned Nancy's head.
Tri looked up when Bill stopped beside her. "Nancy's breathing okay and her pulse is weak but steady. I can't imagine that the coffee would cause this kind of reaction."
"It wasn't the coffee." Bill said with a tight voice. "Nancy needs to be off this concrete and out of those wet clothes. We'll need to dry Nancy off before we put her to bed. Help me pick her and then go turn our bed down."
Together Teri and Bill lifted Nancy off the wet and cool concrete. Shifting Nancy weight on to Bill's arms Teri ran ahead to prepare their bed for its patient. Bill followed at a much slower pace. Teri saw the pain on Bill's face when he swung Nancy into the bedroom. "Bill," Teri said with a voice filled with raw emotion, "you have injured yourself."
"Not now, Teri." replied Bill. "Nancy is your patient. Loosen every fastener you can before I stand her up. After I stand Nancy up strip these clothes off and dry her front off. I will turn Nancy around so you can dry the back half off. I'll need your help to lay her down."
Teri tugged and pulled the blanket from around Nancy and then found every fastener she could. "Let me grab a towel." Teri squealed as Bill dropped Nancy's legs to the floor. Racing to the bathroom she got two towels and returned. Bill stood there like stone supporting Nancy's dead weight. Dropping the towels Teri bent forward and quickly removed Nancy's shoes, socks, slacks and panties. Teri said nothing to Bill about the scent she inhaled.
Picking up a towel Teri quickly dried Nancy from the waist down. Standing up Teri forced Nancy's blouse off her shoulders and yanked it down her back. Using the same method Teri got rid of Nancy's bra. Swiftly Teri dried off the upper portion of Nancy.
"That's dry enough." Bill said through clinched teeth, "I'm going to put Nancy's feet flat on the floor. I want you to get on your knees and hug Nancy tightly around her lower thighs. As you feel me twist Nancy around jump up and throw her arms over my shoulders. I'll be better able to support her weight that way. When you're done drying Nancy off both of us can slide her down onto the bed."
Teri got down on her knees and made sure that Nancy's feet were flat on the floor. She felt the slight give as Bill eased his grip on Nancy's upper body. Hugging Nancy hard Teri waited for the twisting motion. The twisting motion came. Teri released her hug and sprang to her feet. Her timing was perfect. As Bill completed the turn Teri threw one arm over Bill's shoulder. As the other arm came into view Teri hiked it up and over Bill's other shoulder. Seeing Bill nod Teri reached for the towel so she could finish the drying process before Bill collapsed.
Bill saw Teri give the done signal. "Get on the bed and prevent Nancy from falling backward." Bill said, "When I release her try to get Nancy's head on the pillows."
It was touch and go but finally Nancy was dry and resting in the bed Teri and Bill shared. A small smile came to his lips as Bill looked down at the nude form of Nancy and Teri, his soul mate.
"I'm taking the coffee and cigarettes out to the pool area." he said, "I need to relax after this hard work."
"I will help you get there safely." Teri said in a no nonsense tone, "I'll come back here to keep an eye on Nancy." Climbing off the bed Teri stepped beside Bill. Taking hold of his arm she placed it across her shoulder. Together they made their way safely to the chaise by the pool. "I'll get the coffee and cigarettes. Do you need your pain killers?"
"Yes, please." Bill replied.
