I laugh. “All right. Well, maybe we can change that tonight.”
“Please. Put me out of my misery.”
“Will do my best. So, where are we going?”
“No idea.”
I squint at him. “You’ve not gone out since you moved, have you?”
“No.”
I pull out my phone and scroll for things to do in Chicago. “It’s a good thing I’m moving here. You’re on track to have the most boring life on earth.”
The memory fades, and another portion of my life becomes clear to me. Noah was right. I wanted to move to Chicago and didn’t care about leaving New York. I wanted that position.
I stand, stunned for a minute, then run again as the conversation repeats in my mind.
When I get back to my apartment, I pick up my phone, type in Angela Sincroy, and hit the call button.
“Angela Sincroy,” she answers.
“Hi, Angela. This is Dr. Xander Kane.”
She sounds surprised. “Dr. Kane. How are you feeling?”
“I’m feeling a lot better. Thank you for asking.”
“Great to hear.”
“Are you still holding the position for me?”
“Yes. Dr. Richardson said he would stay on a few more months if you believe you’ll be able to past testing from your doctors by then.”
Relieved, I reply, “Yes, I expect I will complete the physical with flying colors.”
“That’s great, Dr. Kane.”
“So, you’ll hold the position for me?”
“Yes. As long as you can pass your physicals within the next few months, but I need to tell you Dr. Richardson is getting antsy.”
“I understand. Please tell him I appreciate it, and Iwill be ready.”
“That’s great to hear. Please have your physicians send all their test reports directly to me.”
“Sounds good, Angela. Thank you.”
“Great to speak with you, Dr. Kane. I’m glad you’re recovering.”
“Me, too. Thank you. I’ll talk to you soon.” I disconnect and sit back, looking out into the New York skyline. There are no more doubts. My life is waiting for me in Chicago.
13
Charlotte
Present Day
My stomach has beenin knots all evening.
