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“But, if you think I’m fun, just wait until you meet my bestie! She’s got the coolest hair, awesome tattoos, and she’s the head nurse of the whole ER!”
Penny’s eyes get as big as a saucer as she stares at Landon. “Your best friend is here, and I get to meet her? Is she pretty, too?”
“Pssh, she’s a stunner and she doesn’t even know it, honey.”
Confused, Penny quickly asks me “Daddy, what’s a stunner?”
“A stunner is someone who is very beautiful, just like you!” I tweak her nose and she dissolves into giggles again. This is much better than the tears that wouldn’t stop on our way here.
“She sure is a beauty and I’m sure she will be in at some point to meet your cute little butt! But for now, you’re stuck with me, and we need to get some information.”
Landon pulls out his stethoscope and starts to get her vital signs as he explains exactly what he’s doing and why. As he’s doing all of this, he’s asking me what really happened to her leg. I once again feel like shit as I explain what happened to my baby girl but feel better once I realize there’s no judgment coming from him.
“Alright chickadee, I’m all set for now. A doctor should be in shortly to come take a look at your leg and then we will go from there. If you need anything in the meantime, just push this button and I will be right here. How about you dad? You all set?”
“Yeah, we should be good. Thanks, man for all your help and being so good to Penny.”
“No thanks, needed! Just doing my job! I’ll see you in a little bit, Princess Penny!”
He blew her a kiss as he headed to the door. Looking over to Penny, I see her giggling again, but can also tell she’s beat. It’s been a long couple of hours, and we still have to see the doctor and figure out what’s wrong with her leg.
“Why don’t you try to close your eyes and take a rest? That way you will be ready when the doctor comes back in?”
“But Daddy, I don’t want to miss meeting Landon’s bestie!”
Ugh, so we’re to the overly tired, whining stage. “What if I promise to wake you up if she comes by?”
“Hmm, I stupose that would be okay.”
“Alright sweetie. Close those eyes and get some rest.”
It’s been an hour since Landon came in and I’m starting to get pissed. Yes, Penny is sleeping, but every time she moves, she lets out a whimper that breaks my heart and makes me even madder that we haven’t seen the doctor. I grab the button Landon showed Penny and hit it a few times for good measure.
“Be right there!” Yeah, we’ll see if someone actually comes.
Five minutes later, the door swings open and I’m so irritated that I don’t think before my mouth starts to do the talking.
“It’s about damn time. I rang the button five minutes ago and you’re just getting here now. What if something was seriously wrong?” My brain finally catches up with my mouth which I immediately snap shut. I’m face to face with the most stunning woman I have ever seen in my life. This must be Landon’s best friend. She’s a tall, curvy redhead with purple streaks throughout her hair. I can see the tattoo sleeve starting at her wrist and working all the way up under her scrub top. I instantly wonder how much more of her is covered in tattoos. I take in her posture from her crossed arms to her arched brow and know I’m about to get my ass chewed out, and oddly enough, coming from her, I am totally okay with that.
Chapter Four
Chayse
Isheseriouslyfuckingsmirking at me right now? It’s been a hell of a day and it’s not even 3:00 pm yet. We are so busy that my lunch consisted of a granola bar that I shoved in my mouth on my way to go to the bathroom for the first, and only, time today.
Now I have to deal with this ass hat barking at me as soon as I walk in the door? Not only that, but then to be subjected to an up-down perusal of my body before his scowl turns into a sexy as sin smirk. Damn, is that a dimple I see trying to pop out? Thank God I’ve become so good at schooling my expressions because the last thing I need is for this guy to see how damn hot I actually think he is.
He’s got a couple inches on me which is pretty nice since I’m 5’10”. His worn jeans hug his thick thighs and what I’m sure is a scrumptious ass. He’s built, but not like a body builder. He’s got thick chestnut hair that has a little bit of a wave to it. It’s longer on top with the bottom buzzed. His eyes are a striking green with specks of gold in them.
“You sure that’s how you want to start this conversation?” I keep my arms crossed and eyebrow raised for emphasis that I’m not about to take any shit from this man.
Looking a little chastised, he rubs the back of his neck and lets out a genuine smile. Damnit all to hell, he does have dimples. I am such a sucker for dimples. Just as he’s about to reply, Landon strolls in the room. He stops as soon as he takes in my stance and assess the situation.
“Everything good in here, Chayse?” Turning to my bestie, I let out a little smile. “I don’t know. I was just waiting to find that out from,” glancing down at the iPad for the name of the patient, “Mr. Fowler. So, what do you say? Want to try to start that conversation again?”
Letting out a sigh, he made eye contact with me. “I’m sorry for acting like an ass as soon as you walked in the door. I’m just tired of sitting here without seeing a doctor and listening to my little girl whimper. I’m Cash, by the way. It’s nice to meet you, Chayse.” He holds his hand out for me to shake and a shock races up my arm as soon as we make contact.
At the sound of his voice, his daughter stirs and blinks her eyes open. “Daddy?” Snapping his head in her direction, Cash walks over to her side and pushes her hair off her face.
