“Hi, Blair. Sorry to call so late. My name is Lucy and I work for the Heartwood University Lions. Is this a bad time?”
What?“Who?” I ask without thinking and instantly regret it. “God, I’m sorry. It’s been a day.”
“No, I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have called after hours, but I couldn’t contain my excitement.”
My brows furrow and I frantically shake my head, even though she can’t see me. “I’m okay to talk now. But excuse my ignorance…what are you excited about?”
“You don’t know? Oh,men. My brother called to tell me you were looking for a job. We’re looking for a nurse.”
“Your brother?”
“Yes, Dylan. You are looking for a job, right?”
“I am.” My pitch rises and I allow myself a small amount of excitement, but I don’t let it get too big. “Did you say Heartwood University?” I’ve heard of it, but I can’t recall where it is.
“Yes, we’re only an hour from the heart of San Francisco, but I promise it’s an easy drive.”
“San Francisco?”
“Yes.”
“Oh.”
“Oh? You don’t live there?”
“I’m in LA.” I cringe as Lucy groans.
“Dammit, Dylan. He never said that.”
“I’m sorry. I don’t know Dy—”
“No, that’s okay. You don’t know any nurses in San Francisco, do you? Dylan mentioned you knew football, and we’d love to have someone that does.”
“I’m sorry, I don’t. But I—”
“Wait. You live in LA?”
I pause, trying to catch up. “I do.”
“My friend is going to love me. Are you an LA Suns fan? Because they’re looking for nurses as well. I think they need two. Would you be okay with me passing on your details?”
“The Suns?”Nathan’s team.My stomach sinks as my gaze drifts back toward the elevator.
“The one and only.” Her voice lifts and I can only assume she’s excited to be helping me. But there’s no way I can work for Nathan’s team. Not now.
“Actually, Lucy. I’m not sure how long I’ll be staying in LA. My life is a little up in the air at the moment. But I’d love to chat about Heartwood. I just don’t know my plans yet.”
“Oh my God. Yes! I’d love to set up a time to talk properly. We need someone to start next month. If you want, I can send you a bit about the role and give you a couple of weeks to think it over. We can chat after that? Maybe you’ll have a better idea by then?”
“Really? I don’t want to hold you up.”
“If given the chance, I know the team would much rather hire someone that comes recommended.”
Recommended?
I hesitate for a beat, not sure if I should ask my next question, my face pinched as I do. “Did Dylan happen to mention how he knows me?”
Lucy bursts out laughing and my cheeks heat. “He said he doesn’t know you, actually. But he mentioned one of the guys on the team.”
