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heart aches for you. I still can’t believe Blake did this to you.” Becca’s mom had adored Blake and thought of him as the son she’d never had. Her mom wanted to give him a piece of her mind, but Becca told her not to waste her time.
    “Don’t forget Janet, Mom. It takes two.” Becca still couldn’t digest the fact that her best friend had done this to her. She was more than happy to accept the first transfer out of Memorial Hospital and away from the man she loved. Not to mention the best friend who’d always been there for her. There was nothing left in New York for Becca. The peace and serenity of a small town in Washington’s wine country was exactly what the doctor ordered.
    She hadn’t waited for an explanation that night she walked in on Blake and Janet. She turned and ran out the door. Tears piled down her cheeks as she tried to find the lobby button in the elevator with shaking hands. Mr. Clarke asked if she was okay when she reached the lobby, but she felt too distraught and shook her head as she walked past him.
    Becca walked straight back to the hospital that night and slept in the doctor’s lounge. A nurse she knew from the emergency room mentioned she could stay with her. She went back to her flat and packed after Blake left for work. He never called. Not that she had any desire to speak to him. But Becca wondered how important she’d really been to him. She hadn’t received a call from her so-called best friend. Becca realized Blake and Janet wanted to get caught. Cowards! Why didn’t they just tell me? Becca took the red-eye to Washington State and then picked up a car she’d leased to drive to her new home. She thought of it as her new haven. She found an ad in the local newspaper through the Internet and rented a small cozy older home. The pictures were warm and inviting. She hoped it looked as good when she arrived. The realtor promised to meet her at the house. The realtor told her it was just before the town’s center and would be within walking distance to the hospital. Becca loved to hear that. She enjoyed a walk home after a long shift. The air refreshed her and released the horror of what she witnessed sometimes in a New York emergency room. Now she hoped for less drama in the emergency room of a small town hospital. She loved the hospital’s name: The Country Hospital.
    The drive along the country roads felt exhilarating. The breathtaking views of the vineyards filled Becca’s senses. The open windows filled the car with fresh air. Becca couldn’t believe she’d spent so many years living in a city with smog when this countryside existed. She smiled. She felt at peace. Her heart still ached— she knew it would—but in time it would heal. Becca knew for sure she’d picked the right place—or the right place chose her. She’d found her serenity.
    She pulled into the driveway of her new home. It was surrounded with tall oaks and then opened up at the end to show the cozy little farmhouse she’d rented. She noticed the Weeping Willow at the back side of the home. She thought of her mom and how much she loved those trees. There were flowers planted in front of the sweet little home. She placed the car in park and turned off the ignition. A striking man in a suit jacket and jeans met her at her car window. Becca smiled as he opened the door for her.
    “Dr. Miller?” he asked as he extended his hand.
    “Yes. Please call me Becca.” She placed her hand in his. His handshake was firm yet gentle. The coarseness of his skin told her he wasn’t just a realtor, but a man who worked with his hands.
    “Reece Tanner. I hope you enjoy the home. It’s been empty for some time now and may need a little TLC.” He flashed a smile that almost knocked her off her feet. She wondered why on earth she could even think of his good looks when her heart was broken into a zillion pieces. He then extended his arm for her to loop hers into.
    “Let me show you around Dr. Becca.” He winked and