A/N: First of all, I want to thank all of my readers! Thanks for taking the time to review. I understand that not all readers will like my storyline, that is part of the business. I appreciate when readers share with me the emotions they experience while reading my words. I apologize to those that have felt that parts of my story are too technical and they feel lost among those short descriptions and jargon, however please respect that this is my style.

I was ready to post the next few chapters, when I received an anonymous attack. Reviews are appreciated, hate is not! I apologize for having to post this note generally, but since the reader was not brave enough to leave his or her login I must answer the attack in this manner.

As a published author, I am well aware of how much research goes into a story not only for the plot, but also as part of the characters and their development. I am very strict when it comes to my writing to make sure that everything is as accurate and believable as possible so that none of the magic of the story is lost!

In a final effort to explain the timeline of the heroine of my story, following is some of the extensive research that I completed before beginning to write:

Enrolled in Pre-Med, excellent 4-year program provided hands-on experience through practice based clinical service where could apply classroom knowledge to actual patient situations

Transferred during middle of 3rd year, placed on advanced clinical track, began seeing patients who have various body system disorders under supervision of medical professional mentor, combined last year of pre-med with first year of medical school

During combined year participated in a paid clinical work experience while completing respiratory therapy professional coursework. Advanced clinical track provided opportunity to develop specialized and leadership skills.

Second year of medical school filled with a variety of clinical experiences along with a dedicated block of time for medical rotations in selected specialty areas.

First was a thoracic rotation which involved many procedures including thoracotomies, bronchoscopies, esophagoscopy, lung volume reductions as well as others. Learned extensively about pharmacology as it applies to thoracic surgery. Became proficient in methods of lung isolation, CDL tubes, bronchial blockers, and thoracic epidural and paravertebral blocks.

Second was a neuroanesthesia rotation (recommended by her mentor) which involved cases including both vascular and non-vascular craniotomies as well as various spinal procedures.

Following year now a licensed health professional able to provide care to patients with cardiopulmonary disorders, work in variety of settings including ICU, ER, and on trauma team. Complete residency year and prepared by mentor to take her place next year.

Replace mentor as respiratory expert on trauma team, begins fellowship.

***Please note: The heroine of the story is a respected member of the trauma team, however she is not the leader. And she most certainly does not run the hospital! If my words are read carefully, it is explained how the lead surgeon indulges her concerns and with her assistance completes a neurological exam on the current patient. The heroine has excellent diagnostic skills and has on more than one occasion picked up on symptoms that regular tests have missed. That, and her dedication to her patients and team has earned her the respect of other medical professionals!

I am invested in this story and plan to continue sharing it as long as there are readers that appreciate it and my style of writing. Let me know if I should post the next chapter…

MickeyandMinnie