Time flew by without a single word from home. I would have been concerned, but my days were filled with studying, rotations, and Oliver. The vampire had become a touchstone in my life and without him, I’m not sure if I would have made it through my residency. The man was a vast pool of knowledge. Apparently, he had gotten four doctorates: psychiatry, infectious disease, orthopedics surgery, and internal medicine. He was an invaluable study partner and, since exams were eminent, I had never been more grateful for his presence.
Oliver understood how important my education and career were to me. Not once did he make me feel bad or guilty for not giving him my time and attention. In fact, he made things easier by preparing meals, helping Natalia and I study, and running errands so that we ha
