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Eden Medical Center, despite the fact that working under hard-ass Dr. Borman wasn’t exactly a walk in the park. There’s just something about this city that feels like home, and I’m glad I opened my practice here.”
    “I’ve heard about Borman and I’ve never heard anyone speak nicely of him. He’s a brilliant fucking surgeon though. You lucked out with that residency.”
    “Is this you indirectly trying to tell me I’m your hero and you look up to me?” A small smile creases my lips.
    “Shut the fuck up,” Trent replies sarcastically. “But seriously, you’re planning on being here permanently? No second thoughts about the move? I mean, you basically just picked up and moved to Charlotte, left all of your family and friends back in Cincy.”
    “No second thoughts. It was definitely the right move. And honestly, most of my closest buddies are guys I met in the Marines and they’re scattered across the country. The only people I really left behind in Cincinnati were my family,” I answer without regret.
    “How are they taking it?”
    I clear my throat after I take a sip from my water. “My mom isn’t exactly thrilled that her only child is seven hours away, but my parents are currently enjoying their retirement by traveling the country, so it’s not like she’s sitting around crying her eyes out. How is your family handling your change in residence? Seattle is a lot farther away from Charlotte than Cincinnati.”
    “Eh, they’re okay with it. I think my mom is more excited about the possibility of Ellen and me getting married and giving her grandbabies.” Trent laughs and shakes his head.
    “Well from the looks of it, I’d say marriage is inevitable for the two of you.”
    “Yeah…actually…” Trent pauses for a moment. “I’m going to propose to Ellen,” Trent pronounces with a megawatt grin plastered to his face.
    “ Really? Congrats, man. I can’t say I’m surprised, but that’s pretty huge,” I say, acknowledging his announcement with nothing but excitement.
    “I know. I went shopping with your friend Amy yesterday. She’s been covertly getting ring ideas from Ellen.” My eyebrows rise immediately at the sound of her name.
    “How’s Amy?” I lamely question.
    Trent chuckles at my unsuccessful attempt in sounding unaffected and kindly puts me out of my misery. “She’s good, her usual sarcastic self.” Trent knows that this woman has me more than intrigued. His amused expression is evident.
    I decide to leave my pride outside of the cafe and work towards gaining as much information about the enigma that is Amy Jackson. “So…do you know if she’s dating anyone?”
    Trent’s forehead crinkles in mild curiosity. “Amy Jackson does not date. I would have thought you of all people would have at least that figured out by now.”
    I look at him skeptically, silently mulling over his last statement. “Yeah, I understand that Amy Jackson enjoys indulging. A lot . One-night-stand kind of indulgence.” I automatically wince when that last sentiment rolls off of my tongue and burrows itself inside of my chest. “But that can’t be all she does. Has Ellen ever talked about Amy being in a relationship or dating a steady guy for any length of time?”
    Trent shakes his head with three determined, concise movements. “Nope. Like I said before, Amy Jackson doesn’t date. I’ve had this conversation with Ellen and I recall her saying, ‘The last time my best friend had a boyfriend, she was fifteen years old.’”
    My jaw goes unhinged. “ Fifteen?”
    “You heard correctly.”
    “ Holy shit . It’s like she uses brazen outward displays of sexuality to protect herself from something…” I trail off as I consider this idea.
    Does Amy avoid relationships and focus on one-night stand bullshit because she’s actually avoiding something? I don’t really get it. I know she comes from a good family. I can’t fathom what she could have in her life that is so bad that she avoids