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Cade
My receptionist just sent your clearance to Captain Crane.
Cade stared at the text from Dr. Hersh. That’s it? he thought. It seemed too easy.
Does that mean I can return to duty? he replied.
You have medical clearance. Returning to duty is up to Captain Crane. Do you have time to talk?
Cade groaned. He was so close and then Dr. Hersh threw in that little question. It was almost like being in a real relationship.
Sure.
Immediately, his phone rang.
“Hey, Doc,” he said.
“Good morning, Cade. I trust you’re happy with the medical clearance?”
“Well, yeah. Of course.”
“Good. I’m sure Captain Crane will have you on the team in no time.”
“Crew,” Cade reminded him. “So if I’m cleared, what do you need to talk to me about?”
“Well, medical clearance is a big step, but mental heal
