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Callie,
Will you go to the fall festival with me? I’ll buy you a funnel cake.
Love, SJ
I stuff the card in my pocket and reach for my phone to text him, swooning from his message and thoughtful gesture. I feel like we’re back in high school. The way he makes me feel is the best.
“Well?” Ramie tilts her head. “From the hot biker coach?”
“I send him a text, my fingers typing quickly. “Yes.”
“It’s good to finally see you happy.” Her voice drifts off as Thad walks up to the pit.
“Callie.” Glaring at me, he stops in front of where I’m sitting with his hands on his hips. He stands too close to me as he looks at the flowers, then narrows his eyes at me.
“It’s Dr. McGraw,” I remind him, moving to make space between us.
“Ramie, can you please call radiology for me for room five?” I ignore Thad and continue to work.
“Callie, we need to talk. Now,” he demands, still using my first name.
“I’m working and slammed with patients, Dr. Douchet.” I look at him. “Unless it’s work-related, we have nothing to discuss.” And I know it’s not work-related.
“I’m the attending here at this hospital, and you will listen to me.” He raises his voice sharply, causing a few patients to look over.
I take a deep breath and stand. He goes into an empty room, expecting me to follow him.
I remain in the hallway. “You can talk to me out here.” No way am I going into an empty room with him.
“Why are you throwing away the perfectly good thing we have for that trash,” he spits. “Your parents are so disappointed in you.”
I turn, ignoring him, and head back to the pit.
“I’m not done with you!” He stalks after me.
Turning, I speak quietly to avoid making an even bigger scene. “I will call security if you don’t leave me alone.”
He laughs bitterly. “I’d love to see you try.” His eyes shoot to Ramie.
She stares him down and reaches for the phone. He shifts nervously.
“You’re both stupid. I’m not done with you.” He shoves past me, purposely shoulder checking me.
“We should call security,” Ramie says. “That’s two times now he’s made unwanted physical contact with you.”
“No, don’t call.” I shake my head.
“If it was me, would you call security?” She tilts her head.
“Yes,” I admit. “But I honestly don’t think they’ll listen. It’ll be my word against his.” I also don’t want to rock the boat in case it comes back to haunt me on whether I get a job. I don’t want SJ to get in trouble because he shoved Thad. It’s his word against Thad’s, and we know how this town treats SJ.
“This isn’t right,” she says.
I shake my head. I’ve worked my ass off to get here, and I won’t work like this. It’s not worth it. I’m so upset from this, I’m shaking.
Ramie groans. “I’m going to be pissed if we lose you. Everyone here loves working with you. He should leave. Also, do you know how many stupid mistakes he makes? He’s dangerous,” she adds quietly.
“I know.”
