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During
a rare moment of calm, Edward pulled out his cell phone. It was the end of his
first week at OHSU. He was tired and exhilarated at the same time, but was
making friends and becoming more and more comfortable with his new position.
Esme was a close friend, but he was also growing friendlier with Mira Kai and Jackson
Peterson. He was also impressed at the level of knowledge that medical students
and residents had with their patients. In addition, the rapport among the staff
was friendly, open and one of mutual respect.
Shaking
his head, Edward found Bella’s number and quickly dialed it. “Hello?” she
responded, her voice breathless.
“Hey,
gorgeous,” Edward smiled. “Did I catch you at a bad time?”
“I
just got home from physical therapy. I walked on the treadmill, Edward,” Bella
squealed. “It wasn’t pretty, but I was walking … in a sneaker and a huge brace
… but walking! One step closer to starting my new job!”
“Congratulations,
my love,” Edward breathed. “How’s your pain level?”
“It’s
pretty bad, so I took some heavy-duty pain medication,” Bella said. “I just got
out of the shower and I’m going to take a nap while Jake is at school. Am I
going to see you? I miss my boyfriend.”
“I
was hoping to take you out, introduce you to some of the attending physicians
from the emergency department. They go out to some pizza joint every Friday and
I was wondering if you wanted to come with me?” Edward asked.
“What
time?” Bella asked in reply. “I want to know how long I have to nap. My pain
pills are kicking in.”
“I’ll
be by to pick you up a little after seven, Bella,” Edward said, chuckling at
her slight slurring of her words. “I promise to get you back early.”
“I
want to stay with you. Carlisle was sneezing like a mad man when he dropped me
off at physical therapy. I think he’s sick,” she yawned. “Can I?”
“My
house is your house, Bella,” he said, a crooked grin spreading over his face
and wishing that she’d stay with him permanently. “Sleep well, baby. Love you.”
“Love
you so much more,” she slurred.
Edward
hung up the phone, chuckling quietly as he put it into his pocket. He worked
the rest of his shift and verified the plans with the attending physicians.
“You’re coming, right, Masen?” Jackson asked, his beaming smile making him much
younger. He was a tall man, six-seven with a bald head and a thick dark beard.
“I’m
picking up my girlfriend and then I’ll meet you there,” Edward answered. “Order
me a beer?”
“Stella
or Guiness?” Jackson snickered.
“I’m Irish. Guiness,” Edward smirked, chuckling quietly. “See you in a bit, man.”
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