“Tory, you’re engaged! That’s wonderful! I wish you every happiness.”
“Thank you. I can’t wear it on my finger at work, but this is better, because it’s against my heart.” Her eyes sparkled, and I truly was pleased for her. Even if we’d managed to find the time to get together, it wouldn’t have worked. My weakness ran to hazel-eyed men with prominent ears. “What can I do for you? I’ll have to keep it short, Quinn. I’ve got a very ill patient.”
“Yes, my friend, David Cooper. How is he?”
“I can’t tell you anything, I’m afraid.”
I smiled at her. “You should know me better than to assume I’d put you in a legal bind. If you check David’s wallet, you’ll see he carries a paper that gives permission for me to have this information.”
“I’ll have one of my nurses check this out and get back to y
