“I’m saying trust me,” Maggie said. “Can you do that?”
Evie studied her face in the dim light from the hallway. “You have an idea.”
“Maybe,” Maggie said carefully. “But I need to work through some things first. Before I say anything definite.”
“Maggie—”
“Trust me,” Maggie repeated. “Please.”
Evie nodded slowly. “Okay.”
They lay there together, Evie’s breathing gradually evening out, tears slowing. Maggie held her and stared at the ceiling, mind racing with possibilities and fears in equal measure.
She had a phone call tomorrow morning.
And if it went the way she thought it would, she was about to upend her entire life.
For the second time.
For love.
Maggie woke at 5 AM, careful not to disturb Evie.
She made coffee in the dark kitchen, then took her laptop to the living room. The calendar invite from Jennifer Rodriguez sat in her inbox like a small bomb waiting to detonate.
Phone Interview - Cedar-Sinai Attending Position8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Maggie opened a new document and started typing.
Reasons to Stay at Oakridge:
Reputation rebuilt over years
Respect of colleagues
Excellent department
Familiar systems
Mentorship relationships established
