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good news. Right now, he couldn t take anymore bad. Getting behind the wheel he took a deep
breath and started the engine. He willed his body to get him to the hospital without failing him
and put the truck into gear. Heading toward the hospital he tightened his hands on the steering
wheel and focused on making it to the hospital in one piece. He would deal with Dr. Simms first
then hopefully he would be able to catch up with Ashley.
Chapter Eleven
Ashley sighed as she tried to concentrate on what Dan was telling her about a patient before she
could decide if she was going to take the job or not. She had already said no to taking the patient
in Midland, but this patient was here in San Angelo. She had just gotten back to San Angelo and
when she thought about it she wasn t ready to leave again. She loved being near her family, her
friends, Chris. She sighed. After today he might be the least important factor in her staying here.
She might even want to leave. Yes, he lived on the outskirts of town in Merzton, but he was
close enough. She laughed. She was kidding herself. Chris could be on the opposite side of the
world and he would plague her every thought. Just like he was now when she should be focusing
on the patient file in front of her. Trying to focus, she asked about the situation that led to the
lady needing physical therapy. She looked up at Doctor Walsh.
 What happened?
He leaned back in his chair.  She was involved in a car accident with her parents.
Ashley frowned.  Who was driving?
Doctor Walsh grimaced.  She was but the accident wasn t her fault. A driver who had pulled an
all night drug binge hit them.
 How are her parents?
Doctor Walsh sighed heavily.  Her mother was killed instantly and her father is in critical
condition but his chances of making it aren t good. He is alive right now because of the life
support machine. At this point, she has amnesia. She doesn t remember anything.
Ashley shook her head her head in sympathy. That was probably the one thing keeping this
woman sane. When the woman did regain her memory, she was going to have a hard time coping
without help. She couldn t imagine losing one parent, let alone losing both.  How long do you
think she will need physical therapy?
 With the extent of her injuries, it s hard to say.
Ashley sighed.  I have to think about this one.
It was going to be a touchy case and she wasn t sure she had the mental fortitude for this patient.
Not so soon after dealing with Chris. She needed a distraction but this was likely to send her into
a tailspin.
Doctor Walsh gave her a look of understanding.  Well, you have some time because it ll be a
while before she is in shape to do anything.
Ashley nodded.  Okay.
Dan looked at her with concern.  Are you okay?
She nodded.  Yes. Why do you ask?
His brows furrowed together.  Well, you just seem a little preoccupied.
She smiled.  I am but I m okay.
 Good. Well I read your report on Mr. Morgan and it seems as if everything is okay and 
Dan looked up over her shoulder and stopped speaking. Ashley turned to see what had caught his
attention. Her heart skipped a beat when she saw Chris standing in the doorway, leaning against
the frame. Leaving earlier today without saying goodbye had been the hardest thing she had ever
done. But seeing him standing there in the doorway, she knew that it had been worth it. Clearing
her throat she found her voice.  Christopher, what are you doing here?
The corners of his mouth tilted upward in a breathtaking smile.  I came to see you.
Dan looked back and forth between Ashley and Chris.  Well I see this might be a private
moment. Ashley, you can use conference room three, it should be available.
Realizing where she was and whom she was in the presence of she stood up quickly and grabbed
her purse. She gave Doctor Walsh an appreciate smile.
 Thank you. I ll be in touch.
 No problem and take your time. It seems like you have more important things to deal with right
now.
She didn t bother to agree with Doctor Walsh. He was a very astute man. She walked over to the
doorway and Chris moved out of the way so she could get by.
 However I will need an answer by Friday, Ashley.
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