Bedmates Soulmates

Not exactly a past master yet, but definitely not a greenbom.

The department chair was brisk and businesslike, but he was cooperative enough.

'We've actually been preparing for a situation like this ever since we had that outbreak back in 2003. He was walking and talking at the same time.

Kira jogged to catch up.

"When this thing came about, in away, it is a shock, but we are not caught off-guard. Let me show you our screening room where we perform triage and identity the most severe case... The interdew concluded sixty-five minutes later

The tape would be sent back to Globe Today and edited into a two-minute newsreel

The team packed up their gear and let the Centre,

'Here.' Rony handed Kirs a bottle of mineral water. 'Good job, as usual. "

Even Manuel offered her a thumbs-up. 'You look good on camera with lipstick Maybe you should consider wearing it more often.'

Kizashrugged.

She was averse to putting on make-up.

She just never found the time.

"Lunch? Rony was already scrolling through the local Yelp page. "What do you guys want to eat??

Kira checked the time.

It was almost twelve o'clock

*1, uh, I have something else to do You guys go ahead. I'll meet you back at the hotel'

She took to her heels.

Rony stared at her back 'Where's she going 1 didn't know she had friends in Rinton."

He wondered if she'd put on make-up for this mystery date she was meeting.

Manuel lugged his equipment bug and was already strolling down the street. "Come on! I'm starving!"

Kies took a tad back to Rinton General Hospital and paced in the plaza in front of the main building

She scanned the cowl of prople coming and leaving, but saw no sign of Austyn

It was now sixteen minutes past noon

She checked her phone.

No calls or messages from him

The coming at all?

What Game Is She Playing?

Kiradidn't give Austyn the chance to turn down her request last night

Maybe wwsst held up at work

He would be here.

When she felt a hand on her shoulder, she spun around. "Austyn!"

The smile on her face evaporated when she saw jesse.

The doctor gave her an eye roll. "Are you that disappointed to see me?"

Kira nodded honestly.

which eamed her another eye roll from Jesse.

"You thought I was Austyn

Kita swept her eyes over the crowd. I arranged to meet him here at twelve o'clock.!

"You have his number?'

'th-huh.'

'Live me."Jesse took out his phone.

Kira read out the number.

Jesse called.

He waited for two full minutes.

Then his face clouded over

"What's wrong?" Kira asked.

"He's not picking up Maybe because he doesn't recognise my number.'

'But he answered my call last night,' said.

Jesse clicked his tongue.

He thrust his phone back into his pants pocket.

"Where did you see him yesterday?"

'Here, at this hospital.'

'I meant, which floor? Which room?!

"You want to wait for him there?"

"Uh-huh. Whoever's staying there might be important enough for him to visit again-hopefully, soon.

Kira called Austyn again on the way up.

There was still no answer.

She let out a sigh of disappointment

Maybe he really was occupied with work

But Owen was his fiancée.

Surely, he would come and see her?

When they reached the floor and approached the nurses' station, Kira was greeted by the disheartening news that Gwen had checked out.

left early this moming, the nurse told Kira. 'And her name's Gwen Taylor, not Gwen Reyes.!

Klca and Jesse stared at each other, both at a loss for what to do.

Conference Room 3, the Taylor Group

The meeting had been underway for close to two hours.

All members of senior management were pres

The main item on the agenda was a proposed acquisition deal.

The meeting participants went back and forth, arguing about cost savings and legal impediments.

Austyn at at the head of the table.

His mind was miles away.

'Mr Taylor?' The time manager cleared his throat,

Austyn blinded and came back to the present. What time is 10?t

His assistant checked his watch. "Two minutes to one o'clock should we order lunch?"

Austyn woke up four years ago with no idea of who he was or what he was called.

The fest person he saw was Gwen