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He hoped that they’d made a good choice, and that she was willing to commit to being there long term.
When she showed up a couple of minutes later, Jay got to his feet and greeted her with a smile. He motioned for her to have a seat in the chair on the other side of his desk.
“How are you finding it here in Serenity?” he asked as he settled into his seat once she’d taken hers.
“Well, I haven’t seen too much of it yet,” she said, a smile lighting up her face. “But so far, everything has been great.”
“There isn’t a whole lot to see in the town, but the surrounding views are pretty incredible.”
They chatted for a bit about what there was to do around the area before they shifted their focus to the paperwork she needed to complete.
“Does your mom have health insurance?” Jay asked, wanting to make sure that Misha’s family was taken care of.
Misha nodded. “Her previous employer is covering it as part of her retirement package.”
“Oh, that’s good. Is she hoping to work here in Serenity?”
“We’re not sure just yet. For now, she’s going to take care of Ciara.”
Jay smiled as he thought of the little girl. Layla had gone on and on about all the things the baby had done and how she’d smiled at her. He knew Layla would have loved a sibling, but Charli wasn’t on board with that at all. Having Ciara around would probably be a double-edged sword for Layla’s desire for a younger sibling.
As they worked their way through the paperwork, Jay found himself comparing this process with Misha to how things had gone with Nora. Misha was definitely much more easygoing and down to earth, and it gave Jay hope that the atmosphere in the clinic would be better with Misha than it had ever been with Nora.
“Do you plan to find an apartment or a house?” Jay asked. “Or has Janessa convinced you to stay with them?”
Misha smiled, her brown eyes softening. “She has mentioned it, but unfortunately, it’s just not possible. We need three bedrooms if we want to be able to live comfortably. Ciara needsher own room. I don’t mind sharing with her in the short-term, but long-term, it’s not really feasible.”
Jay nodded. “I get that. I’m not sure what the current rental or real estate market is like here, but we can put you in touch with someone who can help you out.”
“I’d appreciate that,” Misha said. “And I think that we’re going to go with an apartment. At least until we get used to the weather. A house would probably involve shoveling snow and other exterior work that I’m not sure either of us is ready for.”
“Yeah. It can be an adjustment if you’re not used to it.”
“I think I did more research on the weather of the area than anything else when this job was offered as a possibility.”
“It’s a great place to live, even with the winter we get.” Jay wasn’t really one to sit and chat about the weather, but he found that he wanted Misha to see the plus side of living in Serenity.
They needed Misha and her mom to be happy there so that they didn’t have to go searching for another doctor. Jay was sure that he wasn’t the only one who thought she’d be a great addition to the clinic, and they’d no doubt each be doing their best to help her and her mom settle in. Thankfully, they had arrived in spring, so they’d have three beautiful seasons to enjoy before winter descended on them once again.
After chatting for a few more minutes, Jay pulled out his phone. “I’m going to see if Dad has a recommendation for someone to help you find a place.”
His dad sent a text back right away, and Jay passed the information on to Misha. “Give them a call and let them know that Dan Halverson referred you.”
“Thanks so much for this,” Misha said. “I’ll feel more comfortable dealing with someone who comes with a personal recommendation.”
“Definitely. That’s why, if you need any help, let one of us know.”
When Misha gathered up her stuff and got to her feet, Jay stood as well. He followed her out of the office, looking around for his mom.
“You’re not working today, are you?” he asked.
“No. I just came in to do the paperwork. I’m going to start shadowing your mom on Wednesday.”
“Sounds good.” He gave her a smile. “See you then, if not before.”
She returned his smile, then turned to walk down the hall toward the rear of the building. Jay really hoped that she and her mom could put down roots in their town, though he knew that the adjustments were significant since they were moving from a big, diverse city like Atlanta to a small town like Serenity.
“Everything okay?”
