The Nurse's Reunion Wish (HQR Medical Romancel) by Carol Marinelli

Author:Carol Marinelli [Marinelli, Carol]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Contemporary Romance, Women's Fiction, Forever Love, Bachelor, Single Woman, Sensual Story Theme, Hearts Desire, Lifetime Love, Life-Changes, Second Chance Reunion, Honesty & Trust, Home & Family, Romantic Schemes, Beautiful & Feisty, Love-Family & Forever, Small Town & Rural Area, Action & Adventure, Reconciliation, Medical Doctor / Physician DO, Emergency Room, HQR Medical Romance
Publisher: Harlequin Medical Romances; Original Edition
Published: 2020-05-01T04:00:00+00:00

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‘I’ll get the receptionist to come and take your details,’ Rachel said as she wheeled Jordan into a cubicle. ‘Let’s get you into a gown.’

It was indeed a nasty fracture, and he was given an IV and analgesics before they even tried to get him up onto a trolley.

When Jordan was finally comfortable Ross came in and examined him. ‘How soon can we get him up for an X-ray?’ he asked.

‘We’ve got two portable chests waiting, and an urgent C-spine,’ Zaima responded.

And whatever else had come in in the meantime.

‘I can take him,’ Dominic offered, as he came in and took a seat on a stool at the nurses’ station.

Rachel shook her head. ‘He needs a nurse with him, given he’s had analgesics.’

‘I’m sure I can manage—and, no, before you ask, I haven’t been drinking.’

‘It’s policy,’ Zaima said.

And policy would be adhered to—even if sitting on the hard chairs outside X-Ray an hour later with Dominic was the last place she wanted to be.

‘How long will we be here?’ Dominic asked.

‘As long as it takes,’ Rachel said.

He looked over to Jordan, who, thanks to the analgesics, was comfortable and fast asleep. She went over and checked the pulse in the arm affected by the fracture.

Jordan stirred and opened his eyes. ‘I’m really sorry.’

‘Jordan, it’s fine,’ Rachel said, and gave him the latest update. ‘Heather’s sorting out a babysitter and is on her way.’

But that only served to distress him.

‘No, no...’ Jordan said.

‘They couldn’t get a babysitter for tonight.’ Dominic didn’t exactly whisper, but he said it in low tones for Rachel’s ears and then addressed Jordan. ‘I’ll call Heather now and tell her that I’ll stay with you.’

‘Will you tell her that you’ll drive me home?’

‘Let’s see what the X-rays show,’ Dominic answered carefully, because he was already certain that Jordan was going to be headed for Theatre, rather than home. ‘I’ll call her now.’

‘Thanks,’ Jordan said. ‘He’s a good friend,’ he told Rachel, and then tried to focus on her. His eyes, thanks to all the morphine, were little pinpoints. ‘He made a terrible husband, I’ll bet, but he’s a good friend.’

‘Try and get some sleep,’ Rachel said gently, impressing herself with how calm and gentle she kept her voice.

She gave him a nice smile as he closed his eyes and fell asleep.

‘Good God!’ she said to Dominic as he returned from calling Heather. ‘Did you go into the doctors’ mess with a megaphone and tell them all your ex-wife was working in the Emergency Department?’

Dominic had the audacity to laugh. ‘People talk, Rachel.’

‘Well, I don’t.’

‘Normal people, then. Look, Jordan’s the most discreet person—honestly, Rachel. He knows me from way back. We went to med school together.’

‘Well, when he’s sobered up, would you please remind your friend that I don’t want this getting out?’

She was cross, but Dominic’s laughter was infectious, and she found that she was smiling and feeling just a little bit warm on the inside. Their marriage had mattered enough to Dominic that he’d had to share it with his friend.

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