Chapter one This story assumes mark does not die of a brain tumor and of course none of the characters are mine

Since Cleo had left the ER Peds Attending job, Kerry felt understaffed. She seemed to be seeing all the sick kids. She knew that her job was to see sick people, but the attending job existed for a reason.

"Robert, We have to fill the position NOW!" Kerry said catching up with Romano as he was leaving the OR.

"You do it. You find someone. I don't want to deal with it. Can't you run the ER without having to be baby-sat?" He said striding down the hall.

"Wait, Stop! I can fill the position, I put out feelers, field the resumes and I can fill the position?" Kerry said emphasizing her statements very clearly and very slowly.

"Are you deaf? Isn't that what I just said. You're the boss down there. You handle it." He turned and looked at Kerry " A long as you hire someone that is not tumor riddled, drug addicted or pregnant, I 'll. back your decision." Robert said.

Kerry just looked at him. He turned and walked into his office

Kerry followed him into his office.

"I'm starting the search today"

"Fine!Go! You have my blessing hire the Peds Attending!" Robert said and ushered Kerry out of his office

Kerry smiled. She had a few candidates in mind already.