Lexie breathed a long exhale. "Thanks."
"No worries." Thuy took another drink from her cup. "You know someone working over at Twenty-nine?"
Her cheeks were suddenly warm and Lexie hoped that it would look like the cold had put the color in her cheeks. "I know one of the new firefighters at the station. This is his first day."
Thuy's eyes widened at that. "First day? Starting out with some excitement."
Lexie nodded. "I called him but he's not answering. I'm sure they're busy."
Thuy finished another sip from her cup. "Fire, Police, the E.R. If there's one thing we know about as a part of our jobs, it's busy."
Something chimed and Thuy sighed. "That would be my alarm telling me it's time to head back to the E.R."
One long draw on the cup and Thuy dropped it into the trash bin a couple of steps away.
"Take care, Lexie! And I'll see you soon on shift."
With a bright smile and a nod, she stepped back inside.
Lexie looked down at her phone and a notification popped up.
HOTTNESS: Sorry I missed your call.
LILRN: No worries. Just wanted to say that I was done with the exam
Seeing the three blinking dots made it easier for her to breathe.
HOTTNESS: How did the test go?
She smiled.
LILRN: Good.
She nodded and her smile stretched wider.
LILRN: Really good. I think
She blew out a breath and told him how she really felt, continuing on.
LILRN: I know that I'm passing this
HOTTNESS: I believe it
LILRN: I heard there was a shooting at the firehouse
LILRN: You okay?
Her phone rang and she picked up.
"Hey..."
She hoped she didn't sound as silly as she felt saying it.
"Hey, you."
His voice was a little like hers.
Softer than before.
