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answering each line, she pushed the specific button to put the individual caller on hold and remembered that the first call to come in was for Dr. Rodriquez. Proud of her newfound efficiency, she kept an eye on all the lights flashing before looking around for the doctor. Spotting the short, stocky man off to the side, she waved to get his attention.
    “Dr. Morales is holding on line one for you,” she stated in a professional voice. As he approached, Lexi ran to another phone to address the other calls and watched in horror as he began pressing each button that was lit up. “Dr. Rodriquez… Dr. Rodriquez… Dr. Rodriquez,” he called out, his voice echoing loud and clear.
    She stared in amazement as the buttons stopped flashing, knowing he’d disconnected each of the three lines. Finally, he lifted the handset in the air and asked in exasperation, “Can you get him back for me?”
    As Lexi quietly muttered to herself, Joanne chuckled. “He does that all the time. He’s brilliant, but just doesn’t have the patience for our phone system. You’ll get used to him—it’s one of his little quirks.”
    “Luckily, Dr. Morales identified himself. But I have no idea who the other callers were.”
    “Don’t worry. I’m sure they’ll call back. In the meantime, let me show you how to call for lab techs and x-ray…”
    Over the next several hours, a few more patients trickled in for various treatments. Fortunately, it wasn’t a busy night and the nurses were able to help her become acclimated to the job. By the end of the shift, she was getting a real feel for the process and figured if she could get through her first night without getting yelled at, she would consider it a success.
    Thinking back over the evening’s events, Lexi recalled a handsome guy dressed in a tight-fitted black T-shirt, peering through the thick glass double-door window. Once wouldn’t have been unusual, but it seemed to have happened several times. After being introduced to one of the security guards who worked the graveyard shift, she thought about mentioning it—but decided to keep that observation to herself. She didn’t want anyone to think the new girl was paranoid.
    By the time the nurses were giving their report to the incoming shift, Lexi made it a point to thank everyone for their kindness and patience. Just as she was about to leave, Donna approached her from behind. “I was watching you tonight,” she said in a whisper.
    Lexi stopped dead in her tracks and turned her head. “Really? Did I do okay?”
    She patted her on the back. “You’re going to fit in just fine, kid. See you tonight. And by the way, we’ll have a new set of doctors on staff. So, consider yourself warned.”
    “Thanks for the heads up, Donna.”

Chapter Six
     
     
    Lexi was so tired by the time she opened the apartment door that she thought her eyes were playing tricks. The small kitchen table had been set for two, and her sister was reading the paper while drinking a cup of coffee.
    “Oh, my God, why aren’t you at work, Katie? Please tell me you didn’t get fired.”
    After folding the paper in half, she grinned and wiggled her fingers in the air. “Nope. I took the day off because Ronnie and I are going shopping for an engagement ring. Sit your butt down, and I’ll give you all the gory details!”
    Squeezing her eyes shut, Lexi threw her purse onto the couch. “Oh, my God, congratulations!” she squealed, running to give her sister a hug. “When did this happen?” she asked in disbelief, almost falling into the folding chair.
    “Ronnie’s been asking me to move in, but you just got here, kiddo, and I wanted you to get acclimated to our little beach town. Of course once he proposed, it was hard to say no…”
    “Jesus, Katie. The last thing I want is to be a burden to you. I think Dad always felt that way about us…”
    “Don’t ever talk like that. I’m thrilled that you’re here, and we’ll be living in the same complex. For