Two hours later, Amanda was standing by the nurse's station reviewing some files when Norman Briggs stopped by to say goodnight to her.
"Goodnight, Dr. Bentley."
"Goodnight, Norman - see you tomorrow." Amanda replied.
"Ah, Dr. Bentley, Amanda," Norman stammered nervously. "About your friend, could you tell me her name? You know, the lady from this afternoon. I haven't been able to stop thinking about her all day."
"Stephanie, umm Stephanie Stone." Amanda quickly created a name.
"Stephanie Stone." Norman said, smiling. He turned to go just as the elevator doors opened and the woman of his attentions walked out with her companion.
Before Amanda could intercept them, Norman walked over and introduced himself to them. "Ms. Stone, excuse me. My name is Norman Briggs and I'm the hospital administrator here. Dr. Bentley told me your name and I just wanted to tell you that if you ever need anything, call me - anytime, day or night." He handed her a business card and then hurried into the elevator before the doors could close.
Steve just stood there in shock while Amanda and Jesse tried their best not to laugh. Amanda finally regained her composure and took each of them by the arm and led them out of the hospital. "Come on you two, we've got some serious shopping to do."
Minutes later, Steve, Jesse and Amanda found themselves in one of the more exclusive shops in LA. Amanda had them sit down to wait while she explained things to them. "I have a friend who works here and I've told her everything and has agreed to help out. She's a fashion expert and will know what would look best for you. She also has a cosmetician friend who'll do her best to make sure you can pass yourselves off as women."
"I don't know about this, Amanda." Steve argued. "I mean it's bad enough I have to do this, but to have someone help out!"
"Yeah, we'd thought that you would give us a few tips and that would be it!" Jesse agreed with Steve.
"Listen you two, neither one of you have the slightest idea of how to dress or act as a woman. So, if you want to be convincing, you'll do it my way or find a way to do it on your own!" Amanda threatened, then added. "It's either that or I give Norman you're phone number!"
"Alright," Steve grudgingly conceded. "No need to get nasty!"
Jesse kept his mouth shut, knowing that Amanda would find something just as threatening to hold over him, but he couldn't hold back the huge grin at the thought of Steve fighting off Norman Briggs!
Amanda's friend, Natalie Shaffer, finally came out and greeted her friend. "Are these the two you told me about?" Natalie looked at Steve and Jesse with a professional eye, mentally cataloguing what could be done to help.
"Yes, is there anything you can do to help?"
"I'm sure there is something, but it'll be difficult." Natalie pointed out. "This little one should prove to be no problem, but the taller one, it'll be difficult to disguise that chest, biceps and chin - but with a little ingenuity, I can do something for him!"
"Wonderful!" Amanda said. "I leave them in your capable hands. I'll be back in two hours to pick them up."
"Plenty of time!" Natalie replied. "Come with me gentlemen - we have a makeover to accomplish!"
