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“He's getting waves of it already,” Theo said. “I saw it on Saturday. Bad burrito my ass. Admit it. You were shaking so bad you couldn’t drive because something made you think of Logan, more specifically losing him.”
“Ah,” Aiden said, nodding. “The kid’s sister.”
“Yeah,” Theo said, “That’s my guess too. Did you break up or something?”
“She got a job offer in DC,” Aiden said. “And like an idiot, he told her good luck.”
“I didn’t tell her good luck.” Skye whimpered and I patted her head.
“But you didn’t ask her to stay. Or suggest you keep dating long distance,” Aiden said.
“I don’t do relationships,” I said.
Theo and Aiden both started laughing.
“I don’t,” I said, standing.
Aiden knocked my shoulder. “You’re the king of relationships, Cal. You’ve practically adopted the kid and that hot little piece at your office.”
My blood boiled. I shoved Aiden hard enough this time to knock him into the fence. “Do not call Cammie that.”
“Spoken like a true brother,” Aiden said, laughing. “Thanks for proving my point.”
“I meant romantic relationships,” I said. “I don’t date. I don’t have girlfriends. I fuck when I need to and move on.”
“Charming,” Theo said, shaking his head.
“I should have let the kid clock him,” Aiden said.
“Answer me this,” Theo said. “Do you think you’re honoring Logan with the work you do?”
My chest tightened and a lump formed in my throat. I did, but I’d never said that to either of my friends. Logan wanted to be a physician. He was so ridiculously smart; he would have been an amazing one. Hell, he might have cured cancer. Bare minimum, he would have given the best care he could to every patient he treated. I nodded. “I try to.”
“You are,” Aiden said, gripping my shoulder. “You should see the love fest for you online now.”
He pulled his phone from his pocket, scrolled a bit, and held it out. Sure enough, my rating was now a 4.9. Avery must have followed through and taken down her reviews. I started to hand the phone back, but Aiden shook his head.
“Scroll down.”
I did as he said, and the first comment sent a searing pain through my chest.
Dr. Cardoso is a dedicated physical therapist. He does everything he can to help his patients heal from their injuries. It’s no exaggeration to say he changed my life. I was so broken at our first session, I could barely walk. He helped me gain the strength I needed to climb whatever mountains life puts in my way. I’m certain he will help many more people find the strength they need to live the lives they want. He’s five stars as both a PT and a person. I wish him all the best.
“Rowan,” I said. She left the review despite canceling her appointment today. Cammie assured me Rowan had just moved her session to tomorrow, but I thought for sure I’d never see her in the office again.
“You’re falling for her, idiot,” Theo said. “And you’re pushing her away either because it scares the shit out of you or because you think you don’t deserve to be happy. Which is it?”
“Scared shitless,” Aiden said.
I swallowed and nodded.
“I’m scared of that damn dog,” Aiden said pointing at Skye, who perked up at the attention. “All dogs, really. But you two love her, so I grew a pair and put up with her.”
“Sort of,” Theo said and chuckled.
“Look, Cal,” Aiden said, “all I know is you’ve smiled more since you started spending time with Rowan than you have in years.”
“And he made a picnic and took her hiking,” Theo added.
