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Yesterday, to be precise.
When I was half naked.
Doing the walk of shame.
Because why wouldn’t this happen on my first day?
I take a moment to look at the screen, which has already been pulled up for me on the computer, and quickly scan the information before schooling my face and turning around to the patient. A beautiful blonde with soft features, who manages to somehow look good in her pink paper gown, sits on the exam table. “Hi, Madison. I’m Dr. Davenport.”
The surprised look on her face leaves no doubt she recognizes me too.
“I’m pretty sure you’re realizing we met yesterday.” I try to resist the blush creeping up my neck.Damn pale skin.“I’m sorry about that. If you’re uncomfortable, I’ll understand if you’d prefer to reschedule with Dr. Esher.” Day one, and I’m already blowing it.
It’s not like this is something they cover in med school.
Hi. I nearly fucked your husband’s brother yesterday. You saw me afterward, trying not to run from his house, and now I need you to place your feet in the stirrups so I can check to see if you’re dilated.
She laughs lightly and casually rubs her bump. “No need to reschedule, Doc. I’m already here. And honestly, if I was uncomfortable around all the people my husband’s family knows, there’d be no one left to talk to in the entire state of Pennsylvania.”
Well... at least she didn’t sayall the people my brother-in-law fucks.
“Okay, then.” We go over a few necessary questions before I squeeze ultrasound gel on her abdomen and roll the transducer over her bump.
Maddie sucks in a quick breath when her baby appears on the screen. Tears crowd her blue eyes as Isla knocks on the door. “We have a very excited daddy-to-be out here, who’s trying to get inside.”
“Hud...” Maddie calls out, and Isla steps aside.
Hudson Kingston steps into the room and goes immediately to his wife’s side. “Sorry I was late, Mads.” He presses a kiss to her lips and wraps her hands in his bigger one, then he looks at me. “Well, hey there, Wrenny. Fancy seeing you here.”
“Mr. Kingston,” I respond, trying to compose myself before I look back at the monitor.
Hudson smirks. “Mr. Kingston? Uh, Wren, I’m pretty sure you’ve seen me naked. I think we’re passed the point ofMr. Kingston,aren’t we?”
“What?” Maddie asks, obviously confused.
“Pretty sure everyone saw you naked that summer.” A smile pulls at my lips, thinking back to the summer before my senior year. “I mean, I’m not sure I ever saw you jump in the lake with a bathing suit on.” I clear my throat. “But that was a long time ago, and it was also outside these walls. Inside these walls, I’m Dr. Davenport. And I need to know if you already know the sex of your baby.”
Maddie shakes her head and giggles again. “Why am I not surprised to hear you’ve always been an exhibitionist?” She turns and stares at the screen next to me. “And how’s our girl doing?”
“Ahh. Okay. Well, your girl is head-down and ready to go. She has a strong heartbeat. Your fluids are where I want them.” I roll the transducer around. “She’s measuring right where she should be.” I hit print and hand her the printout, then check her cervix. “Have you discussed a birth plan with Dr. Esher?”
“Yeah. Maddie wants all the drugs.” Hudson kisses his wife’s hand.
“I do not.” She shoves him away. “I want a natural childbirth, Doc. I’d like to avoid drugs if we can.”
“Okay, great.” I sit back and remove my gloves. “Everything looks good. Do you have any questions or concerns?”
“I don’t. Do you, Hud?” The way they speak to each other, look to each other. It’s... I see couples together all the time. A good percentage is during the happiest event of their life—the birth of their child. But there’s just something about this couple—about the way they seem in tune with each other—that I suddenly envy but doubt I’ll ever have.
* * *
I’m tucked into my couch with a white cashmere throw wrapped around me, a glass of wine in hand, and my new favorite show queued up on my television, when my phone buzzes later that night.
Quinn
How was your first day?
Wren
