Page 16 of All I Want

She playfully shoved his shoulder. “Stop it. I should check on my patients anyway. If I haven’t already told you, it’s amazing what you’ve done to help the kids. They’ll be talking about this for a long time.”

“What I would love is for the hospital to be empty, especially for Christmas, but since that’s not an option, I want to do whatever I can.”

“You are amazing. Well, except for the singing,” she teased, and he pressed a kiss to her nose.

“That singing was just to hear you laugh,” he said, leaning in again.

“Oh, Westie. We know you’re around here somewhere,” Jake called out.

Alex groaned. “I’m going to kill that guy.”

“Stop. Now get out there. We’ll pick this up when you get back next week.”

“I’m holding you to that.”

Tuesday

Alex:I wish you were here in Vancouver with me. We could walk around the city. It’s decked out for the holidays.

Maggie:That sounds beautiful. Maybe one day. Good luck with the game tonight. I’ve got to run. One of the doctors called out sick this morning, so I’m up to my eyeballs in paperwork and patients.

Thursday

Maggie:You were amazing tonight. So close to that hat trick.

Alex:Hey, gorgeous. Tell Henry that first goal was for him, even though he prefers Baz to me. Crazy kid.

Maggie:I’ll make sure to tell him. He’s going home tomorrow.

Alex:That’s great news. And as soon as I’m back, we are going out. I demand burgers and kisses. I’ll skip the onions. Miss you.

Maggie:I’ll see what I can do. My schedule is crazy, but I’m definitely up for burgers and kisses. Miss you, too.

Saturday

Alex:Remember that lake house we rented for a week after your freshman year of college? We should do that again.

Maggie:Totally random, but I would love that. But I’m not getting on a rope swing with you again. You almost crashed us into a tree.

Alex:You nibbled on my ear right before takeoff. Clearly, you were at fault. How was your day?

Maggie:Long and stressful. Camilla is not taking well to the new meds and we lost William today. I thought he was doing better.

Alex:Oh Mags, I’m so sorry. That kid was a trooper. I’ll call you.

Maggie:No. It’s okay. I don’t really want to talk, if that’s all right. Wait, shouldn’t you be at dinner with the guys? You flew into Winnipeg today, right?

Alex:Yes, but I skipped out on dinner. We didn’t get to talk much last night and you said you’d be home tonight.

Monday

Alex:We are back in town tomorrow. Have dinner with me.

Maggie:I’m working an overnight tomorrow. What about Wednesday night? I can’t wait to see you. Six points in 4games. Your streak is still holding strong.

Alex:We have a game on Wednesday. You should come.

Maggie:I have to work early on Thursday, but good luck tomorrow.

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