Teresa Southwick - Her Maverick M.d.

“Technically there’s not. But with Emmet and everyone else on staff here at the clinic you’re warm and friendly. I’m the only one you treat differently.”

“Do you have a problem with my work?” she asked.

“No. You’re an excellent nurse.”

“Then I’m not sure what to say.”

That she liked him. Thought he wasn’t bad looking. Maybe she was even a little bit attracted to him. Anything but this robotic Stepford-nurse routine.

“Look, you and I both know that working as closely together as we do, things flow more smoothly if staff gets along and has each other’s back.”

“I couldn’t agree more,” she said emphatically.

That was the first time she’d shown any real spirit to him since the day he’d walked into the clinic. “Okay, then. Let’s fix this. We’re finished for the day. Join me for a drink at the Ace in the Hole.”

“No. I don’t think that’s a very good idea.”

“I disagree.” He dragged his fingers through his hair. “Whether you admit it or not, we have a problem. And it’s like I told Tucker. You can choose to ignore it, but that will just make the situation worse. Let’s clear the air.”

“Why don’t we clear it right here?” Reluctance mixed with the obstinate expression in her eyes. “No need to go for a drink.”

“I think this conversation would be more effective on neutral ground.” He looked around the exam room. “And, I don’t know about you, but I’d like to get out of here and relax a little bit. What do you say?”

Dawn caught her bottom lip between her teeth as she studied him. “You’re not going to drop this, are you?”

“No.” He sensed her weakening and wanted to smile, but held back. A victory lap now would make her dig in and that’s the last thing he needed.

“Okay.” She nodded reluctantly. “One drink.”

She didn’t look happy, but then again she hadn’t slammed the door in his face, either. Finally, the opportunity he’d been waiting for.

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