5:15
In the morning.
(Ring)
Me: This is Reas
Dr. Delightful: Yes, I got a page.
Me (talking really fast): Hi, Dr. Delightful, sorry to wake you. I've got a 16 year old girl at Whoville Memorial who is having some suicidal thoughts. She plans to OD, has been thinking about it for a while, gave her mom the pills so she wouldn't follow through. Upset about a boy. Long history of depression, no previous attempts, no formal treatment, no drugs or alcohol on board, all labs look good.
(At this point, all I need is a "yes, I'll take her" or "no, I don't think she meets criteria". I'm prepared to answer other asinine questions, just in case, but sincerely hope it doesn't come to that. I like to get them off the phone quickly for all kinds of reasons.)
Dr. Delightful: *EPIC sigh* Whatever. -> 
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