Lost and Found by Stephanie Nichole

Author:Stephanie Nichole [Nichole, Stephanie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Kingston Publishing Company
Published: 2020-02-24T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Thirteen

Reid

It’s been almost a week since I’ve seen Paige. My life feels like there is something missing from it and I know it’s her. It’s silly though. She was just my patient and I’ve never felt this kind of connection to a patient before. I’ll see her Monday for her checkup, but that means today is going to be like the rest of the days since her release from the hospital.

Today, I volunteer at the children’s clinic with Arden, so at least I might get an update about how Paige is doing. I’m assuming she’s been okay, since Arden hasn’t reached out and neither has Raul, Paige’s new physical therapist. Radio silence is usually a good sign.

I park and head inside, however, I freeze as I look at the reception desk. Sitting there with her hair down, falling around her shoulders, is Paige. She looks up and seems slightly surprised by my presence as well. I smile and walk over to the desk. Completely aware that there is a room of patients and their parents are watching us. “Paige, I didn’t know you’d be here.”

She smiles and tucks a strand of hair behind her ear. “Yeah, Arden gave me a job to help me get a routine. It’s been really good actually. I like not just sitting around in the empty house,” she explains, as she points to her head.

I nod. “That’s great. Getting back into a routine can sometimes be difficult after an injury like yours, so it’s really good that you were willing to jump back into the saddle like this.”

“Thank you. What about you? What are you doing here? Did we have a head trauma patient that I missed?” she asks, looking at the stack of files on her desk.

“No,” I tell her shaking my head. “I volunteer here on Saturdays and after hours if needed.”

She gives me a look of admiration. “Wow, you really are a great doctor. I mean, do you ever do anything aside from work?”

I act like I’m thinking about her question. “Sleep, eat, you know the usual.”

Paige laughs. I watch mesmerized. “Well, I think it’s great you are so dedicated to your job. It’s amazing really to see the passion you have for it. I just don’t know how you juggle your office, hospital, and now children’s clinic.”

“Well, at least someone thinks it’s amazing that I’m so dedicated.” My tone sounds harsh, even to my ears as memories of my last conversation with Ella earlier this week comes flooding back. Paige tilts her head and gives me a questioning look. “I’m sure plenty of people would disagree with you.”

“Why?” she asks.

I sigh. I really shouldn’t be having this conversation out here in the lobby, but I can’t tell Paige no. “I’m sure my ex-girlfriends would disagree with how amazing you think it is. It means less time for them.”

Paige rolls her eyes. “Well, some women are stupid.” Now, it’s my turn to laugh. I walk through the door that leads to the hallway of offices.

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