“You just have one more patient for the day, Dr. Walker. A walk-in. Here’s the chart.”
Darrell looked down at the clipboard. He took a deep inhalation as he read the name on the file. His fingers tingled as they held the sheets of paperwork in his hands. “Thanks, Michelle. Why don’t you take off. I can close up after this.”
“You sure?” she asked, but she already had her back to him, packing her bag.
“Of course,” Darrell grinned. “Go home to your family.”
“Thanks, Doctor D.”
Darrell waited for her to grab her coat and exit before he walked over to the door to the exam room.
“Hi.” Beau stood on the other side of the door.
“What are you doing here?” he asked as he closed the door behind him.
He took her in. She wore a flower-printed sundress and flats. Her dark hair was loose around h
