Chapter 3

“Anyway, they hired him as an assistant professor of English Literature; so we were lucky that Dr. Middleton decided to move along with his husband. It was serendipity all around. He doesn’t officially start until Monday.” Cisco leaned back in his chair.

“Then give him the nickel tour and come out tonight. They’ll be busy unpacking from the move, so he’ll be anxious to get home and have the weekend to get organized. Besides, there’s six weeks until the oncology wing officially opens, he has plenty of time to familiarize himself with the staff and facility. If he’s as good as you claim he is, he’ll have it done well before the dedication ceremony.” Bear grabbed the doorknob and opened the door. “Let’s leave Cisco to his paperwork.”

Reed followed Bear out of the office.

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