Doc Cedarwood by Megan Slayer

Author:Megan Slayer [Slayer, Megan]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781839430329
Publisher: Totally Entwined Group
Published: 2020-05-19T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Nine

Matt gripped the edge of the countertop to keep his hands from shaking. Things had just gotten started with Aiden and already Aiden was tense. What else could he say to make Aiden understand? Sure, he had his issues, but he was there for Aiden. He wanted the doc to give him a chance and open up.

“What do you say, Doc Cedarwood?” Matt asked. He still wasn’t sure Aiden even liked the nickname he’d given him. But the name seemed so perfect. The people in Cedarwood went to Aiden when they arrived at the ER. He was the one who cared for them. Was Matt being selfish to want some of Aiden’s attention for himself?

“I say I’m tired. I’m overwhelmed.” Aiden crept across the expanse to him and threaded his arms around Matt’s waist. He rested his head on Matt’s good shoulder. “I’m in over my head. It sounds goofy, but until now, my life was pretty well ordered.”

“Aiden. When the hospital shouts, you run. That’s not exactly order. That’s controlled chaos.” He petted Aiden’s hair.

“But it’s my chaos. I knew what to expect. They call, I go in and do my job.” He splayed his hand over Matt’s heart. “Then came the night of the wedding. I hate weddings. Hate watching the pageantry of it. I doubt I’ll ever get married. But it brought us together.”

“It did.” He cupped Aiden’s face in both hands. “I don’t know how you do it. I bet you’re so strong and collected when you’re dealing with the relative pandemonium in the ER. I’m sure it seems so easy for you. Then you go out into the world beyond the hospital and that confidence melts. Babe, you’re a brilliant doctor and a handsome man. I can feel you climbing into your own head to either hide or overthink this. Don’t. I’m not going anywhere.” Matt spotted the collage. He hadn’t thought about the images in the various connected frames, but the moment he looked over the faces, he understood Aiden’s shift in mood. Some of his reluctance probably had to do with the events of the day, but the rest no doubt revolved around Theo.

“I’ll be all right.” Aiden said the words, but he didn’t pull away.

“Uh-huh.” He couldn’t stop himself once the words started pouring out. “I’ve known Farin since I moved here ten years ago. He knows I don’t read all that much, but he’s always trying to get me to try some of the newest books. He conned me into reading digital books. Colt and I tried to join the chamber of commerce together and were both turned down. Him because the powers that be claimed he’d submitted the wrong paperwork. Me? Because I was gay and unashamed to admit it. I’ve known Ashley as long as he’s been with Colt. Nice guys, and they remind me I can be myself.”

“I get it.” Aiden’s voice cracked and he didn’t sound sure at all.

“Yeah, but I know who you keep looking at.

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