And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from the Virii that all the AAL family should get a cold.

(And this cold was first brought into the house a month previous, by Caesar M.)

And in fact, all the AAL family did get a cold.

And AAL did get herself a terrible sore throat, and went out of the NE of Portland and into the NW of Portland (because that is where the internist is).

And so it was, that, while she was there, that AAL learned from the rapid strep test that she had a strep infection in her throat.

And the internist brought forth his prescription pad and wrote scripts for Penicillin and for Vicodin and for Phenergan.

And AAL took them to the Rite Aid, where the pharmacist said, Fear not, for I give you great glad tidings of joy, and this shall be a sign to you. If you take these pills every four hours, your strep infection will vanish. But if the pills upset your stomach, take them with meals. If your symptoms do not improve, or if you have difficulty breathing, a skin rash, or disorientation and confusion, discontinue and call your doctor.