Adam’s orders told him he would have to leave by the end of the week, only a few days away.

     Those days were spent packing and spending as much time as he could with patients and family.  He also gave Dessie a crash course in common, and a few not so common, surgeries she may need to perform while he was away.  He made a vow to Dessie they wouldn’t cry during his last few days at home, and they’d wait until they said goodbye at the train station.  They almost failed a few times, but swallowed hard and managed to handle it.  Christine invited Justine to spend the night at her house on their last night together, so Adam and Dessie could have some time alone.  It was a welcomed and cherished time, and the two of them made me...

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