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“Damn, give me a second,” he snaps. “She’s a fantastic doctor. The practice is doing fine.” Relief pours through me. “It’s...both Lowell and I have started dating her.”
Now I’m confused. “That’s unusual for you and Lowell to be interested in the same person. How long has this been going on?”
“I started dating her first, and then Lowell. She fits us both.” Looking at Lowell, he continues. “Two nights ago, she was in a serious car accident. Thankfully, she came out of it with minor injuries, but we’ve all been taking care of her the last few days.”
Relief makes me smile. “So, she’s dating you and Lowell? Well, I’m happy you guys found someone to date who likes you both. Just be careful, because I will want my practice back someday and she’ll be leaving.”
“While she is only dating us two right now, she also has feelings for Shaw. They haven’t moved on them yet. As for me and Lowell, we’re serious about her.” Lev stares at Shaw, silently asking him to say something.
Stunned, I try to digest the meaning of the three of them interested in the same woman. Again. “Wait, all of you? Shaw, you, too?”
Shaw steps forward. “You should know, all of you, the accident changed things for me.” He looks down at me. “I fought my feelings for her, because I didn’t want another Nessa in our lives, especially one who could leave us again. And I didn’t want to make life decisions with you in the hospital. But one look at her mashed-up vehicle, and the fight drained out of me. She’s an incredible woman, and if she lets me, I want more.” His eyes are apologetic as he waits for me to process the information.
Angry, I take in the serious looks on their faces. “No, this cannot be happening. We don’t need another Nessa tearing up our lives. It almost killed us last time. And look at me. In the hospital because I couldn’t deal with a baby announcement.” Smirking, I ask, “Am I supposed to just fall in line and fuck her, too?”
Lowell steps forward. “Watch your mouth, Thayer.” His fists clench as he stares down at me. “I know this comes as a shock. We’re all figuring things out. Regardless, Lev and I are in it for the long haul. If Shaw and Kate work things out, that’s up to them. We are brothers no matter what, and we will be here for you always.”
Dread pools in my stomach. While I was out in a coma, life started throwing some pretty big fucking curveballs. I know these guys, though, and if I try to fight them on this, they will just get pissed and dig a trench. I’m suddenly very motivated to get better, get home, and meet Dr. Kate Michaels.
“Like you said, let’s just take things one week at a time. If you could get the house ready, that would be great. I will need room to maneuver in a wheelchair.” The words are like ash in my mouth. Swallowing my anger and resentment, I ignore the Kate conversation for now and focus only on getting to the next step.
They’re all engaged in the usual wordless conversation when I ask them to leave. I’m tired and need time to process. They each squeeze my shoulder and head out, leaving me to the thoughts swirling around in my brain.
CHAPTER 27
KATE
Sarah’s awesome the next week as she steps in to handle most of the patients. My bruises are transitioning from deep purple to lighter blue, and the soreness is easing the more I move. Either Lev or Lowell has stayed with me each night at the apartment. Having them around to take care of me has been enlightening, and my feelings are deepening as I think about what it would actually be like to live with them permanently.
Groaning, I stretch my body to ease the stiffness in my muscles.
“How are you doing today?” Sarah asks as she rounds the corner.
“Good. The soreness is disappearing. What’s our patient roster look like today?”
“It’s quiet today. If you don’t mind, I might go out for lunch?”
