Melanie’s POV Glad I had gotten my daily dose of, Luke, I clocked out and went to change out of my scrubs. On my way out I bumped into Hayley talking with a few other nurses but she broke from them when she spotted me. “Ready to leave?” she asked. I nodded. "A couple of us are going to get drinks. I just want to unwind and shake off what happened today. Do you want to come?" I was surprised that Ralph hadn’t charged into the hospital to look for me already and I wasn’t ready to push his limits. At least,not until an escape opportunity presented itself. So I shook my head. “I think I’ll pass tonight. I doubt I’ll be good company.” “Are you sure? It’s just for an hour tops plus it’s an opportunity for you to change the narrative they have about you,” Hayley said. “I’m sure. I just

