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“Do you play tennis?”
“Yes, I play tennis.”
“I knew it.”
“Knew what?”
“You’re a blue blood.”
I stopped stirring my yogurt and looked at him.
His grin widened. “Don’t worry. I don’t hold that against you.”
I set the untouched yogurt down on the tray and stood. “Thanks for the yogurt.”
He frowned. “What’d I say?”
“Nothing,” I lied. “I just shouldn’t be fraternizing with a patient.”
Boxer was just about to speak when the door to his room opened.
A young guy with brown hair and scruff entered. He hadn’t been in the hospital waiting room the previous night with the others, so I didn’t recognize him. Two other young men trailed behind him. The three of them were wearing leather vests labeledProspect.
“Prospects, meet the doc who saved my life,” Boxer introduced.
“Hi,” I said awkwardly.
“Hey, Doc,” the brown-haired young man said. The other two gave me chin nods in greeting. He pulled out a pack of cards from his back pocket. “Colt told us to come entertain you.”
“You guys bring money?” Boxer asked.
“Yeah, we brought money,” the blond prospect said. “And a deck of cards.”
“Perfect. Sit down and I’ll show you how to cheat at cards and make it look believable.” Boxer’s eyes found mine. “Bye, Doc.”
“Bye,” I murmured as I headed for the door.
Just before it closed, one of the young men said, “That’s the doctor that saved your life? You’re so damn lucky.”
Chapter 3
I trudgedthrough the lobby of my condo building and immediately went to check my mailbox.Nothing. Not even a bill.
“Linden,” the middle-aged security guard greeted, coming out from around the desk.
“Hi, Jerry,” I said with a genuine smile. “What did your wife bring you for lunch today?”
“Eggplant Parmesan.”
I raised my brows. “No chance of any leftovers, are there?”
“Nope. Sorry.” He grinned. “When are you going to settle down with a nice man who knows how to cook and take care of you?”
“You’re starting to sound like the Italian mother I don’t have,” I warned.
“Eggplant Parmesan. Homemade,” he reminded me. “I’ve got a nephew actually. Recently divorced…”
“Oh wow, look at the time,” I drawled and booked it to the elevator. I quickly punched the button. “See you tomorrow. I’m in for the night.”
