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Hello, this is Tom Barron.

I have an appointment with Dr. Coleman at 4 pm tomorrow.

But my head has been pounding since yesterday.

Could you schedule me for this afternoon instead?

I'm sorry.

Dr. Coleman is out of town for personal reasons.

Hmm… The earliest time I can schedule you for is 8 am tomorrow.

I don't think I can wait until tomorrow.

That's why I called in the first place.

Well, if you don't mind,

Dr. Roberto, our on-call doctor, is available and can see patients.

There is an opening at 2 pm today.

Would you like to see him?