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happened.
     
    “How long have you been there?” she asked, rubbing her tired eyes.
     
    I leaned back in the chair. “Only a few moments. I didn't want to wake you.”
     
    Grace sat up and yawned. “Don't you think this is a little creepy?”
     
    Creepy? Maybe it was but I couldn't help myself, she looked so beautiful while she slept. “I didn't mean to alarm you.”
     
    “No it's fine. The nurses jostle me awake for every small little thing. I might have a heart attack one day. So what are you doing here?”
     
    That was a good question. Could I tell her that I couldn't stop thinking about her? No, that would be way too forward. Keep your cool, King.
     
    “I just wanted to thank you for saving my life.”
     
    She smiled. “You've already thanked me a million times. I was just doing my job. I should be the one doing the thanking. You saved me from that monster.”
     
    I nodded. “I saw that doctor in the hallway. So he's still working here?”
     
    Grace sighed and her eyes went dark. “I thought about filing a complaint or going to the police. But have you seen the guy? Taking away his career just feels wrong. Whatever you did to him worked like a charm. He's now a shell of a man.”
     
    My blood was boiling with rage. Just the thought of him hurting Grace again made me want to do something bad. “For what he tried to do to you, he deserves worse than death. I can make him go away for good.”
     
    Grace reached out for my hand and instantly calmed me down. “I don't think he's going to stay here much longer anyways.”
     
    I nodded. I'd keep an eye on him. Make sure nothing ever happened like that again. “It was good to see you, Grace.” I stood up and brushed off my jeans.
     
    She looked confused and desperate as I walked to the doorway. “Leaving so soon, Tanner?”
     
    “I have a lot to do today and not enough time to do it.” That was a complete lie. I had absolutely nothing to do today. I opened the door and began to walk away.
     
    “I want to take you up on your offer,” she murmured. Her words made me stop in my tracks. “I'll go on a date with you.”
     
    I turned back. “When is your shift over?”
     
    Grace glanced down to the small watch on her wrist. “Still have three hours left.”
     
    “I'll pick you up at ten.” I left the room without giving her a second look but I knew she was beaming at me. She didn't know it yet, but she was already mine.
     
    I walked by the same nurse at the counter and winked at her again. I think she melted in her shoes. I could kill a man with all this confidence.

Chapter Ten
     
Grace

I couldn't believe I asked Tanner King out! What was I thinking? That was the problem, Holmes, you weren't thinking. When he was leaving I had the sinking feeling that I'd never see him again. I couldn't let him go without finding out if there was something more there. I needed to take the same advice that I gave Rachel: put yourself out there.
     
    Tanner was picking me up at the hospital in a couple hours and I didn't even have a change of clothes with me. I couldn't wear my scrubs on a date. I thought about going home but I wouldn't have enough time to get back. If I was smart enough, I could've asked for his phone number so he could pick me up at my apartment. All those years of school didn't train me for real life.
     
    I found Fiona in the locker room changing into her street clothes. “I have a little bit of a problem, I have a date tonight and no change of clothes,” I told her.
     
    Fiona's lips curled in amusement. “The famous Dr. Holmes has a date tonight?”
     
    I blushed and nodded. “Is it that crazy of an idea?”
     
    Fiona shook her head. “Only crazy that someone as hot as you has been able to keep men away for so long.”
     
    She thought I was hot? I looked down at myself. I knew I wasn't ugly but hot never entered my mind. I laughed. “Yeah I wish. I guess I just haven't had the time for dating. Too focused on my