“Are you free tomorrow, Dr. Sherwood?”

Alan stopped walking and turned to make eye contact with her. He smiled gently and said, “I am. What’s up?”

Samantha smiled back. “I just wanted to make it up to you and treat you to the meal I still owe you.”

“Oh, you want to treat me to a meal?”

Alan paused for half a second before he said, “Sure. Let me know the location and I’ll be there on time.”

“Sure.”

Samantha sent Alan off at the entrance of the hospital and waved ...