Page 70 of What If I Knew You

Having to remember to call him Alan instead of Bodhi is getting exhausting.

Ugh.

Nah.

I guess I don’t really care right now.

I just don’t feel like getting into it.

Not tonight.

I’ve had enough drama this week.

Alan

Happy Friday! You made it through the week! What are you going to do to celebrate?

Me

Curl up in a ball on my couch and probably cry myself to sleep.

Alan

Oh nooooo. I was wishing you a great day all day! What happened?

Well, one of the male nurses asked me out but I don’t want to tell you that, so I guess I’ll tell you the worst of my day.

Me

I lost a patient today.

Just typing the words out on my phone brings tears to my eyes.

Alan

Oh shit, Corri. I’m so sorry. Do you want to talk about it?

Me

Maybe at some point but right now, I just want to stand in the hot water and cry. And then make myself eat something before I crawl into my bed and stay there for the next two days.

Alan

Sounds like a fair plan. Is there anything I can do for you?

Me

No. This is all just part of the job I signed up for. Sometimes I win…and sometimes I lose.

Alan

I understand that more than you know.

I chuckle to myself because I know what he’s thinking, but losing a patient isn’t the same as losing a hockey game. I won’t tell him that though. I know he’s only trying to be sympathetic.

Alan

Enjoy your shower. Don’t come out until you’ve used up the hot water for the entire building.

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