I’ve always wanted to write out this fantasy; I love creating stories that are for women, by women! Hope you enjoy it.
1st Person POV fiction
Research Methods Class, Junior Year, Spring 2015 Semester
“Ok, and what do we know about this scenario using the ethical code we talked about last week?” Dr. Marlin’s voice awkwardly dragged on and on. I look around at my 80 some odd classmates all sitting behind their computer screens. Some paying attention, some not. No one had raised their hand yet and so to get it over with, I raised mine. “This scenario is not ethical. Though the patient signed a waiver stating they agree to potentially be given the placebo drug, the clinic did not include in the waiver that they would be given any substance that would intentionally make their patient’s condition worse.” Dr. Marlin stared at me with a blank expression and I watched as his lips pursed together. Ok, had I gotten it wrong? I never knew when answering one of his questions; he always gave an awkwardly long pause before he spoke. Stammering he finally spoke. “Yes Miss Simmons, that is correct.” I smiled and let out a breath. Dr. Marlin looked at his watch and cleared his throat before he resumed speaking. “Looks like that’s all the time we have today. Look out for an email from me regarding our upcoming exam. Otherwise, have a great Friday and weekend.” I hear backpacks zipping and side conversations grow louder as we pack up and make our ways out of the classroom.