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She tosses me a look along with a smirk.
If she’s looking for another angry fuck, I can make that happen if she keeps teasing me. I already have a handful of questions about Logan, but that can wait because it seems our ice cream party is about to balloon in size.
“Els!” Saylor Robinson’s voice fills the entire cafeteria as she races toward us.
She’s holding tightly to her lamb. It’s wrapped up in something that looks a hell of a lot like a sweater.
“I’m going to leave you to this.” Evan pats my shoulder. “I was just passing through on my way home.”
I send him off with a tap on the back after he says goodbye to everyone.
Eloise is on her feet before Saylor reaches our table. She crouches to give the little girl a hug.
Penny and Dax are just steps behind her, followed by Mrs. Robinson and a man who bears a striking resemblance to Saylor. They share the same color eyes, and hair. The dimple in her chin matches the one in his.
Penny greets us. “Dr. Morgan and everyone else.”
Astrid laughs as she pushes to stand. “I’m Astrid. I’m going to guess that you’re Pen.”
Penny looks genuinely touched. “How did you know?”
“Eloise mentioned you were a very pretty redhead.” She smiles. “She was right.”
Dax continues the introductions, ending with me. “Dad, this is the man. This is Dr. Morgan. He saved my life.”
Stevie gasps. “You saved his life, Gaines?”
“He did.” Saylor moves to stand next to Stevie. “That doctor is a lifesaver. Just like my favorite candy.”
Stevie nods. “Mine is chocolate. Do you want some ice cream?”
The two work that out with Astrid as I take Mr. Robinson’s hand for a shake. “It’s good to meet you.”
He slips his hand away from mine to wrap his arms around me. “Thank you, doctor. You saved my boy.”
My phone chirps in my pocket. I know that notification. It’s for an email but the crowd gathered isn’t aware, so I use the excuse that has never failed me. “I’m needed in the ED.”
“Of course, “ a few voices toss that out.
I turn to Daxton. “You’re not back for a medical reason, are you? You’re still doing all right?”
“I’m good.” He nods. “We took a chance hoping you’d be here so my dad could meet you.”
It’s not the first time a grateful family has tracked me down.
“It was good to see all of you.” I circle, stopping to give Eloise an extra second of my attention. “I’ll go take care of that issue now.”
I set off toward the exit.
I hear hurried footsteps behind me but I know they’re too heavy to belong to my lamb. I glance over my shoulder to see Daxton sprinting my way.
A month ago, movement like that would have caused him distress. Today, he’s not breaking a sweat.
“I have a quick question.” He rounds me, stopping me in my tracks.
I know what’s coming, but I don’t interrupt. I simply nod.
“You’re sure it’s okay if I get…” His voice trails as he steps closer. “It’s okay if I get physical with Pen. I’ve got it all planned out for tomorrow.”
