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She understood completely. Amanda would always be grateful to the old doctor for his time and attention when her mom was ill. He’d referred her mother to a specialist, but he’d always been available to explain all the medical jargons and to prepare them as a family for any possibilities. He was one in a million, but he was getting on in age.
Yeah, I know exactly what he means.
“All good?” Gene appeared from the staff section.
“Just twisted. Nothing broken,” Amanda volunteered the information.
Gene looked relieved and smiled.
“You got the paperwork done, Gene?” Dr. Bloom asked.
“Yes, Mrs. Bloom had everything prepared.”
He referred to Dr. Bloom’s wife, head nurse and office manager.
“Good.” Dr. Bloom patted Gene on the back. “I’m so glad you’re joining us for a bit. How was Costa Rica?”
“Costa Rica was different. Refreshing,” Gene answered briefly.
Costa Rica?
Amanda eyed Gene.
“You’ll need to tell me all about it next week,” Dr. Bloom said. “Unfortunately, the next patient is waiting.”
“I can clock in early if you need me, too,” Gene offered.
“You just arrived and had a rough night. Take it easy. Get settled.”
Dr. Bloom waved goodbye, leaving Gene with Amanda.
“Ready to go?” Gene asked as he put a hand on the small of her back to lead her out.
“You take good care of Miss Amanda now, Dr. Rowland,” Nurse Colleen said as she walked past them with Mrs. Howard.
“I heard what happened last night. I hope you’re okay, dear,” Mrs. Howard said.
Amanda smiled. “I’m fine, Mrs. Howard. Thank you.”
“I bet you are. I’d feel fine too if I had a handsome young doctor taking care of me,” Mrs. Howard whispered to her and winked with a suggestive smile before she rose her gaze to Gene.
Amanda was too shocked to respond.
“Alright now, come this way, Mrs. Howard.”
Nurse Colleen herded the old woman when she looked like she was about to say more.
Amanda couldn’t find her voice as she and Gene walked through the waiting room. She smiled at a couple of familiar faces, but she got an odd vibe from them.
“Was it just me or was everybody staring at us?” Amanda asked when they were outside.
“Oh, they were definitely staring at us,” Gene confirmed.
She looked back at the clinic. “What the hell?”
“You live in this town and you don’t know people gossip?”
He looked at her, bemused.
