Code Blue by Janet Lane Walters

Author:Janet Lane Walters [Walters, Janet Lane]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: medical, hospital, doctor, janet lane walters, medical mystery, nurse, medical romance, Thriller, killer, books we love, best seller
ISBN: 9781773620695
Publisher: BWL Publishing Inc.
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 8

Patrick stood in front of the mirror in his bedroom and for the fifth time, tied his tie. Four jackets lay in a heap on the bed where he had discarded them. He wanted to laugh at his retreat into adolescence, but the anxiety he felt couldn't be easily dismissed.

This evening's dinner and concert with Susan was a first. They had never appeared in public as a couple unless a chance meeting at the food court in the mall counted. They had eaten meals at home together, they had barbecued in the back yard and had joined forces for projects around the house. They had kissed. Once they had made love. They were friends and he loved her.

With a groan, he stepped back from the mirror. This tie would have to do. If he dawdled another minute, he would be late.

He took the stairs two at a time. After buttoning his overcoat, he lifted the scarlet poinsettia from the counter. He shook his head. Buying the largest plant in the store hadn't been his intention but he seemed to have succeeded. When he left his side of the house, the leaves brushed his face. With the pot braced between his body and the doorframe, he rang the bell.

When Susan opened the door, he peered between the leaves. He whistled softly. The rust-colored silk dress made her skin glow and her eyes to appear more brown than hazel.

He held out the poinsettia. "A little gift."

"Did you have to buy a tree?" Laughter punctuated her words.

Patrick chuckled over the ridiculous picture he must make. "It is a bit large. Where do you want me to put it?"

"On the coffee table for now." She moved a stack of magazines. "Proper placement will take creative thinking. You know, I could forget the idea of a real tree and decorate this instead."

Patrick studied her face. Did her desire to have a real tree have significance? She and Jim had always decorated an artificial one. This seemed to be another step away from the past. "Have a tree, too." As he deposited his burden in the space she had cleared, he understood her amusement. The plant dominated the spacious room. He turned. She stood at the door and buttoned her coat.

"Not fair," he said. "You've cheated me out of the chance to prove I'm a gentleman."

"You don't have to prove anything." She opened the door.

Since there wasn't time for a leisurely dinner, Patrick had made reservations at the Pub. Once inside the restaurant, Susan slid onto one of the church pews used as benches and studied the menu. After they ordered, he grinned sheepishly. The bar was double lined with men watching a football game. Their loudly voiced comments and their friendly shoving made Susan smile.

"Sorry," Patrick said.

"At least it's not wrestling. The spectators are more fun to watch than the game."

The waitress brought their salads and a basket of breath. He lifted his fork. "Are they more interesting than your patients?"

She nodded. "The hospital's not a great place to be these days.

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