Fighting For Hope by Serena Yates

Author:Serena Yates
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: gay contemporary erotic romance
Publisher: Silver Publishing
Published: 2012-08-15T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER THIRTEEN

James had seen enough political wrangling this evening to last him a few months—make that a few years. He'd seen fights like this before, had reluctantly participated in a few, but he'd never understand why people seemed to revert to previous stages of mental development when their career, position, or status was questioned. How could sensible adults, most of whom called themselves scientists, be so illogical?

He'd followed the reasoning behind the Committee's choice with increasing discomfort. It appeared that they had chosen the theoretical research center for its ability to put Oxford Hospital into the limelight of scientific achievement. His new boss clearly wasn't the only one to see significant potential in that scenario. The proponents apparently believed the future links to Oxford University and one or two pharmaceutical companies to be essential. For what, other than advancing their standing in the scientific community, he wasn't sure. Not a single word had been said about his key arguments. He'd focused on the impact such a center could make on advancing the science of saving lives, and of making the world a better place. Apparently, that wasn't good enough, or important enough, for many of his colleagues.

He'd known that those political reasons existed, had discussed them with Dr. Melvin and the other scientists in his 'support group' during their preparation meetings. He'd even mentioned them in his presentation as secondary arguments. But the Committee's reasoning at the end had made it sound as if those were the only points he'd made.

Disgusting.

The reasons given for choosing the Children's Hospital were equally flawed. The Committee's summary rationale had emphasized the publicity behind such an institution as a potential positive that would help Oxford Hospital with funding. Increasing public awareness that something was being done about improving public health care was also seen as a positive. Not a word about the arguments that Grayson had made. Not a word about patients or saving lives. He didn't agree with all of Grayson's thinking, but he respected the ideas and logic behind his points. They deserved as much public attention and discussion as his own ideas did.

And now James stood outside the meeting room, surrounded by a growing group of his colleagues who were congratulating him. As if it had been him personally who had won the Committee's approval. He snorted with disdain. Nobody seemed to have noticed that his arguments hadn't even been mentioned in the final rationale.

Dr. Melvin was the first to walk up to him and he didn't leave his side until the photos for the press release had been taken. He didn't like Dr. Melvin in the least; he was such a disturbing presence with all his talk about scientific glory and the importance of major discoveries and James's brilliance.

He didn't want to be in the spotlight of public attention, he just wanted to get on with his work. To help him calm down he focused on the fact that the initial pressure of the selection process was over and they had a full four weeks until the next decision point.

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