As Jocelyn had received the praise, something her mentor had spoke of caused her heart to sink. It was true that she would be forced to stop her occupation once she was married. The reality of her leaving the job she loved was unacceptable. While most women would be sad and just accept it, she was not going to back down. She wasn't going to back down without a brawl. Her job meant everything to her, and it was what she was meant to do. She let out a growl of frustration before seeing the town doctor at the clinic.<br/><br/>"Good afternoon, Doctor Allerton," she greeted, "What brings you here? Is everything alright?" soon, she heard him begin explaining his visit with the peculiar man. It seemed he had requested medicine for severe pain, but wouldn't go any further in explanation. While that seemed odd to the doctor and midwife, Jocelyn could think of at least one explanation for his actions. She could possibly think of a few more, but they rooted around the same thought. However, the was certain that the doctor wouldn't listen to her. In fact, she almost expected it.<br/><br/>"What if he's just unsure of the people here? It's always possible that he wants to feel able to trust us before he decides that it's safe to have a doctor examine him. Maybe he's got an embarrassing issue and is afraid to confront the doctor about it? Maybe that's why he was so adamant about refusal of examination. I wouldn't count him out just yet. There's always a reason for actions, even if they aren't immediately visible."<br/><br/>As if on cue, the midwife shook her head in annoyance and let out a sigh. Clearly her apprentice didn't grasp the fact that she was about to be married. She definitely didn't grasp that it was wrong to be thinking about another man, especially one that wasn't welcomed by the village. She worried for Jocelyn if this behavior and way of thinking continued. She really needed to accept that her fate had been written for her. Even if she didn't like it, she could at least put on a facade for her family. It would be more preferable than rebelling.