Page 13 of Fourteen of a Kind

“I know that must have been horrible, but you need to put it out of your head and move on.”

“Hey, Ella.” Randy, one of the residents, walked over. “Do you want to grab a drink after work?”

“Hey, Randy.” I smiled. “Thanks, but I can’t tonight. I have plans.”

“Oh, okay. Let me know when you’re free.”

I gave him a small smile and nod as he walked away.

“I think someone is infatuated with you.” Grayson smirked. “You should have taken him up on his offer. He’s a nice guy.”

“He is, but I’m not interested. It’ll be a long time before I date again, and it certainly isn’t going to be with a doctor.”

Grayson’s pager went off. Then mine.

“Multiple traumas are coming into the ER. We better get down there,” he said.

“You be careful in New York.” My mom hugged me.

“I will, Mom. Don’t worry.”

“Are you ready, sweetheart?” my dad asked. “We have to get you to the hangar. Shaun’s plane is waiting.”

“Bye, sis.” Nicholas hugged me.

“Bye, Ella. Bring me back something cool.” Willow smiled.

“I will.”

When we arrived at the hangar, I hugged and kissed my dad goodbye.

“You keep in touch every day, understand?” he said.

“Yes, Dad.” I smiled.

He kissed my forehead. “I love you.”

“I love you too.” I grabbed my small suitcase and rolled it behind me.

Stepping onto the plane, I saw Shaun sitting in one of the seats.

“Shaun?” I cocked my head. “I should have known.”

“I actually have business in New York. Don’t worry. I’m only there for one night.”

I took a seat beside him and fastened my seat belt. After ten minutes, I glanced at Shaun.

“What are we waiting for?”

“Thank goodness. I thought you were going to leave without me.” My Grandma Barb stepped onto the plane.

My eyes widened as I stared at Shaun.

“What did you do?” I whispered.

“I had nothing to do with this. You can blame your father.”

“Grandma.” I unfastened my seatbelt and hugged her. “What are you doing here?”

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