Page 3 of Save Me

“We know you were just fired from the hospital. And about your gambling problem. We did our homework after you passed out.”

“Oh,” he said, feeling sick.

Mike grinned at him. “The way I see it, you don’t have many options right now. So don’t be late.”

And he wasn’t.

The last thing he’d expected that night was a job offer, but that’s what he got—after a non-negotiable stint in rehab. He’d done the latter without complaint. Getting fired was his rock bottom, but thanks to Calen he bounced back faster than he would have on his own. And he learned his lesson about judging people based on rumors.

Calen wasn’t dangerous. In fact, he was the most conscientious and ethical employer he’d ever had. Eric wouldn’t go out on a limb and say they were friends, but he liked and respected the man. And now, years later, he could safely assume his boss respected him. Calen wouldn’t have backed his bid to open his own business if he didn’t.

The one thing he did ask of him was that Eric let one of the other doctors handle his Las Vegas properties. It had been the right move. He hadn’t wanted to test his sobriety or his resolve not to gamble. Years had gone by, and he hadn’t returned. Calen said it was better not to tempt fate and Eric hadn’t wanted to jeopardize his recovery.

By the time he got to the airport, Eric had a handle on his emotions. He tried not to dwell on the past. He reminded himself that he had done what was necessary to salvage his career and possibly his life. But it had come at a cost…and her name was Andie.

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