"I can't believe you work at the hospital but have never been to Spuds."
The county hospital is set between the towns of Pelican Bay and Whitecap. "During a shift, there's only time for delivery. I'm always too tired after to eat at a sit-down restaurant."
"s**t, I keep forgetting you finished a long shift. Are you sure you're awake enough for this meal?"
"I'm fine. Working tens is a standard. I've been doing it for years." His concern is cute but totally unneeded.
"Well, if you get too tired and want to head home, let me know."
"Spencer, I'm fine." I reassure him for probably the fiftieth time tonight. I'm not going to fall over and pass out from exhaustion. Maybe I should find his persistence annoying, but it's actually nice to have someone looking after me for a change.
I haven't
