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March 31, 2019
Española, New Mexico
Arriving at Española’s small rural hospital, Ramsey and Myriam rushed to the front desk, asking about Pete.
The receptionist pointed down the hall to the emergency room. “First bed on your right,” she said.
When they entered, to their surprise Pete was sitting comfortably on an ER bed. It was a quiet evening and he was the only one in the room. His head wound was bandaged. The instant he saw Myriam and Ramsey he leapt from the bed with the studied grace of a gymnast. He embraced his old-time buddy. “Nurse told me they called you.”
He c****d an eyebrow as he recognized Ramsey’s traveling companion. “Dr. Myriam St. Eves … didn’t expect to see you.” She held out a hand and he swatted it aside. “Hugs all around,” he said.
Ramsey shook his head in p
