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him.”
    Surprised, Cree responded. “Really now?”
    Robert bobbed his head up and down in agreement. “Definitely. Gwen and I were just about to head inside and pick up our order. Then, we were going to go over to the park? If you’re not doing anything, why don’t you two join us?”
    Cameron looked to Cree to try and gauge her reaction. After last night, he just wanted an easy day. He also knew if she would just give his friends a chance, she would really like them. However, he wouldn’t rush it.
    It wasn’t until she nodded her approval that he realized how much he wanted it. Cameron answered, “Umm…yeah. Sure. We’ve got a couple of hours to kill.”
    Robert nodded. “Cool, we’ll just run inside and grab our food. We’ll be right back.”
    Like clockwork, Gwen and Robert returned just a few short minutes later.
    As they made their way over to the park, Robert and Cameron started talking about work.
    Gwen rolled her eyes. “You guys do that up there. This is my day off, and I don’t want to talk about the hospital. I’m just going to hang back here with Cree.”
    Cree remarked, “It’s probably a good thing you don’t work there too.”
    “Oh god no. Can you imagine? I went to school with these clowns. I couldn’t imagine doing my residency with them. Although Bellevue Hospital is only fifteen minutes away, it’s still too close.”
    Robert and Cameron were deep in conversation. So, Gwen thought this would be an excellent opportunity to talk to Cree.
    “You know…about last night. I can’t even begin to tell you how sorry I am.”
    Cree didn’t know what to make of her apology. “Sorry?”
    Gwen bit her lip. “I probably shouldn’t say this because Delia is my friend, but she was wrong last night. So, I completely understand why you left early. But, honestly, I’ve never seen her act this way with Cameron. I mean… I’ve always had my suspicions, but she’s never…I don’t know. I just want you to know that Delia really is a good person and last night she showed a side of herself that I’ve rarely seen. It was mean, disrespectful, and I told her about it. I would have been pissed had she behaved that way with Robert.”
    Cree gave her a half smile. “Thank you for that. I’m glad I’m not crazy for being upset about it.”
    “No, you’re not crazy. Not that you need reassuring or anything, but I’ve known these guys since the beginning of medical school. Cameron has been one hundred percent focused on finishing so that he could be with you. If Delia’s attracted to him, I’m sure it’s because of the way he treats and talks about you. Who wouldn’t want their man to look at them the way Cameron looks at you.”
    “Really? Cameron has a look?”
    Gwen laughed. “Only that his entire face just lights up. You both do. There are these unguarded moments between you two that I think most couples would give a body part for.”
    Although it shouldn’t have been, it was comforting to know that Cameron didn’t forget about her while he was away at school. It was also a little uncomfortable talking to Gwen about it. After all, she was Delia’s friend.
    She decided to change the subject. “How long have you and Robert been dating?”
    The sparkle in Gwen’s eyes was unmistakable too. “We’ve been together about three years. I’m hoping he’ll pop the question soon now that we’re finished with school.”
    Cameron turned around. “What are you two back here talking about?”
    Gwen touched Cree’s arm. “None of your business but if you must know, the differences between men and women.”
    He wrinkled up his nose. “Yeah…I don’t want any part of that conversation.”
    Robert frowned. “Me either. But, I would like to sit down under that tree over there and eat.”
    Cameron slowed down so that he could walk with Cree. Gwen walked ahead so that she could be with Robert until they made it to the tree and sat down.
    The afternoon went by fast, but, for the first time