"Dr Simms, I’m really sorry to let you down, but I wanted to discuss my leave with you today. You were at the ceremony yesterday, so I don’t think I need to explain why I have to leave today," I said, and there was a brief silence on the other end.
"Dr Laurie, Erin, I understand that everything said during the ceremony was true. I can see why you want to leave so abruptly, and I wouldn’t keep you here. However, in this case, you are the only one who can help the mother and the pup stay alive."
I sighed and closed my eyes, struggling to believe I was doing this. I had promised to save lives, and I knew I would never forgive myself if the mother or the pup—or both—died simply because I was thinking of myself.
"Right, I'll be there shortly, but this is the last time I go into that hospital
