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discharged?”
    He dropped his gaze in what he hoped looked like embarrassment. “We had a bit of a fight before I left, over my leaving her here. I’m assuming she’s still pissed at me, so no, she hasn’t called me. I need to find out what day she left and if you know where she went, that would be helpful, too.”
    “Let me see what I can do.”
    “I would appreciate it more than you know.”
    The woman tapped on the computer keyboard for several moments while he stood, shifting from foot to foot.
    “Well, I’m sorry, but I can’t tell you where she went because we don’t have that information. She left here yesterday morning.”
    “Thank you for your help,” Eric said, grumbling under his breath.
    “Excuse me,” a young woman dressed in scrubs said off to his left. “Are you looking for Whitney Scott?”
    “Why, yes I am.” He smiled, hoping he looked sincere.
    “I saw her leave with Ryan O’Rourke.”
    “Ryan O’Rourke?”
    “Yeah. He’s a paramedic with the local fire department and Doctor Novak’s cousin.”
    “Really.”
    “Tiffany, I think you need to go back to work,” the blonde said with a tip of her head.
    “Yes, ma’am.”
    Tiffany disappeared quickly through the doors, but it didn’t matter. He had a couple of names, and that’s all he needed.
    “Thank you for your help, Miss…?”
    “Barbara Snow.”
    “Ms. Snow. I appreciate the information, and I’m sure my wife will be pleased to know the hospital here has excellent customer service.”
    The woman gave him a frown, but he turned on his heels, heading for the entrance as a plan hatched in his mind. First I’ll find Ryan O’Rourke, and then I’ll take care of Whitney.

    * * * *

    Sunlight splashed across Whitney’s face, dragging her from one of the best night’s sleep she’d had in at least a month. The constant fighting with Eric and then trying to make up had taken its toll.
    A soft groan escaped her lips when she rolled over on the comfortable mattress and opened her eyes. At first, she didn’t recognize the room. The soft pastel blue on the walls soothed the soul and the pretty curtains on the window spoke of expensive taste.
    The light tap on the door had her struggling to sit upright in the bed before she called, “Come in.”
    The door opened, and Brett poked his head in. “Good morning.”
    “Morning.”
    He stepped inside carrying a tray in his hands, and the smell of bacon and coffee met her nose, making her mouth water.
    “How did you sleep?”
    “Better than I have in a long time, even with a broken leg.”
    “Do you need something for pain?”
    “Not right now. I’ll sleep the day away if I take it.”
    “I don’t want you to hurt, Whitney. Broken femurs can be very painful.”
    “Enough with the doctor thing, okay?”
    “This isn’t Doctor Novak talking, it’s Brett.”
    “I’m fine.” She winced when she moved and quickly glanced in his direction, only to find a frown on his face.
    “Stubborn woman,” he grumbled.
    “That’s me. Didn’t I warn you?” Propping herself up against the headboard, she said, “Is that my breakfast? I’m starved.”
    “Yeah. I hope you like bacon and eggs.”
    “I love bacon and eggs.
    He nodded and set the tray across her lap.
    “Where’s Ryan this morning?”
    “He had to work today. He’ll be home later this evening.”
    “You didn’t have to go to the emergency room?”
    “No. I had a couple of days off. It worked out well with your discharge. This way, one of us is here with you.”
    “Thanks for getting me out of there so quickly. I know it wasn’t easy.”
    “It helps knowing people, and because you were coming home with me and Ryan, Doctor Clark didn’t have a problem discharging you.”
    “How long do I have to wear this thing?” she asked, tapping on the hard cast on her leg.
    “Six weeks at least, sometimes longer.”
    “You’re kidding.”
    “Nope. Broken bones take a long time to heal, especially femurs. You won’t be