Dental Plan

I had breakfast with Stoner and Bimbo this morning.

We decided to meet at Granny's for a Full English Breakfast. By the time I got there Bimbo was sitting on the edge of the pavement outside heaving into the sewage drain. (The smell of crispy bacon doesn't agree with her anymore).

Being such a sensitive person Bimbo cried her eyes out for "ruining everything". She didn't mean to cause a scene but her raging hormones were attracting attention and sleazy smiles from the greasy men inside the cafe. I was desperate to leave and I practically dragged her away as she sobbed.

I called Stoner and told him to meet us at Costa instead.

Over muffins, lattes, cappuccinos and hot chocolates the three of us discussed work. Bimbo recently found out that our dental plan is going to be withdrawn soon. We're all going to be compensated with a salary bonus next month. I'm not too bothered about the dental plan. My teeth are fine and I've only ever used it to get them professionally cleaned. I'll probably put the bonus towards redecorating the bedroom.

Bimbo and Stoner seem a little more distressed about it than I was.

Stoner has fillings that need to be looked after. Well, he shouldn't smoke so much then should he? Stoner smokes about 20 cigarettes a day. And that's not including his spliffs. No wonder he has holes in his teeth!

Bimbo has a slightly more dramatic problem.

"Will bad teeth harm my baby's health?"

Stoner and I looked at each other.

"You're teeth are fine. And even if they were slightly damaged I doubt it will harm your baby."

"But what about its teeth?"

"What?"

"My teeth were wonky before I had braces! And I've kept mine so nice since, so that the baby has nice teeth too!"

I let Stoner answer this one.

"I don't think a dental plan will alter your baby's teeth."

Sometimes Bimbo can be so strange! I really don't know where she gets information.