Chapter 1

SAN JOSE MCENERY CONVENTION CENTER- SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA

Addison Montgomery and Naomi Bennett sat at a booth outside the San Jose McEnery Convention Center during the Medical Career Fair. The convention center was packed.

"I cannot believe we have to be outside," Naomi said.

"Just be grateful that I was able to get us a booth," Addison said. "These career fairs are always packed. Plus, we have the upper hand. We can get to the unemployed doctors first before the big names get to them."

A young woman with dark brown hair walked over to them.

"Hello," the young woman said. "My name is Tyra."

"Hello, Tyra," Addison said. "How may we help you?"

"I'm a newly registered nurse," Tyra said. "I just recently completed my residency at Saint Bonaventure."

"Well," Naomi said. "We're with the Seaside Health and Wellness in Los Angeles."

"We're a private practice," Addison said.

"Wow," Tyra said. "A private practice in Los Angles. Are you in any need of nurses?"

"Yes," Naomi replied. "We currently have a shortage on nurses at the moment. Would you like to learn more?"

"Absolutely," Tyra replied.

"I'll let you two talk," Addison said. "I'm going to check on Cooper, Charlotte, and Violet and see if they are successful at handing out flyers. And you know, maybe scope out the competition."

"Have fun," Naomi said.

Naomi and Tyra continued talking and Addison entered the convention center. As she looked around at the different booths, she noticed Charlotte handing out orange flyers.

"Finished with your residency?" Charlotte asked. "We have everything you're looking for at St. Ambrose Hospital. Located in beautiful Santa Monica, California, just minutes away from the Santa Monica Pier."

Addison walked over to Charlotte.

"Seriously, Charlotte?" Addison asked.

"Well," Charlotte said. "I am the Chief of Staff at St. Ambrose."

"We're here to promote Seaside," Addison said.

"This is a career fair," Charlotte said. "People need to keep their options open."

Addison looked over to see Cooper handing out orange flyers as well.

"Seriously, Cooper!" Addison shouted.

"I'm sorry," Cooper said. "But she's my wife. You don't have to go home with her every night like I do."

Addison's phone began to ring.

"Hello?" Addison said when she answered. "Hi, Shaun."

Violet walked over to them.

"We need more flyers," Violet said.

Addison gasped and dropped her phone.

"Addison?" Violet asked concerned.

"That was Shaun Murphy," Addison said. "Aaron Glassman has brain cancer."