Jigga WHA?!?

Today I called a dermatologist's office. Below you'll find a transcript of the conversation that took place:

me: Hi, is this the dermatologist's office?
receptionist: Yes
me: I am calling to see if I can make an appointment
recep: Um...(followed by a hesistant, uncomfortable laugh), the doctor just returned from abroad.....
me: Ok.... (let's try this again) well can I make an appointment?
recep: Well, you should just come over right now.
me: No, I can't do that. What time are you open until?
recep: 1pm.
me: Oh! that's it?!
recep: yes, 10am to 1pm.
me: oh ok. no other times?
recep: And evening time. 6-8:30
me: Oh, ok, can i make an appointment during that time?
recep: Well, the doctor just came from abroad (uncomfortable laughter again)
me: So......appointment today...tomorrow? (what the heck lady?)
recep: there are no appointments until the 30th.
me: Oh! There are no appointments?!
recep: yes, that is what i have been trying to tell you
me: (next time, just say it lady...what is this abroad code word mess?) Ok, well nevermind
recep: Well, you can just show up...call me first and I'll tell you whether or not to come at 6pm
me: um, ok


6pm:
me: Hi, I'm calling to see if I can come to the doctor's office tonight.
recep: I spoke with you earlier. Yes, but the doctor is not here, so come in half an hour. There are not many people, so the wait should not be long
me: so, you can get me in?
recep: no, there are no appointments.
me: so, should I even come?
recep: well, what is your name?
me: laura. l-a-u-r-a
recep: l-a-......
me: l-a-u-r-a
recep: ok, i'll write your name down, so you should be ok. this will help.

Time: 6:30, Location: Dr's office
recep: (shakes her head as soon as she sees me...i don't even have to introduce myself, she knows it's l-a-u-r-a) He's not here.
me: Oh, he's not here
recep: No, it will be very long wait
me: oh, well that's not good
recep: no, let me take your number and I will call you when he gets here

I descend the steps into the office, turn to my right and see 20 people who were previously hidden from my view!! 20!
me: Um, I think I will leave. i will not return tonight.... (or ever). thanks anyway.