Chapter 10

Shaun sat in an office speaking with Addison.

"I'm sorry," Shaun said. "I'm staying here. I can't accept your offer."

"It's okay," Addison said.

"You're not mad at me?" Shaun asked.

"Why would I be mad at you?" Addison asked. "It's your decision."

"Thank you so much for the offer," Shaun said.

"You're welcome," Addison said. "I wish you luck. My offer still stands though. If you ever change your mind, give me a call."

"Thank you," Shaun said.

After talking with Addison, Shaun went to Dr. Glassman's office. Dr. Glassman sat at his desk doing paperwork.

"Dr. Glassman," Shaun said.

Dr. Glassman looked over at Shaun.

"I didn't take the offer," Shaun said. "I'm staying here."

"Okay," Dr. Glassman said.

"Just thought I'd let you know," Shaun said.

Shaun walked out and Dr. Glassman continued working on the paperwork.

Later, Morgan and Claire sat at a table at the hospital cafeteria.

"I can't believe Shaun turned down that position," Morgan said.

"You're just upset that Dr. Montgomery didn't offer you the job," Claire said.

"What does he have that I don't have?" Morgan asked.

"He's nice to people," Claire said. "You should try that."

"It's not that," Morgan said. "It's because of his autism."

"Can you not be a bitch for like 5 minutes?" Claire asked.

"You didn't get offered the job either," Morgan said.

"No," Claire said. "But I did get offered other jobs in New York, Cleveland, and Oklahoma City."

Claire smiled and got up. As she walked off, Shaun came up beside her.

"Oklahoma City?" Shaun asked.

"I may have stretched the truth a little bit," Claire said.

That night, Shaun lied down on his bed watching the news on his television. Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. Shaun then got up and opened the door to see Betsy.

"Hello, Betsy," Shaun said.

"Hi, Shaun," Betsy said. "Just thought I'd let you know that my sister came and picked up her cat."

"Okay," Shaun said.

"Well, bye," Betsy said.

"Wait," Shaun said. "I was offered a job in Los Angeles and I almost took it."

"Oh," Betsy said.

"I decided not to take it," Shaun said. "And now my best friend is mad at me. I don't think he wants to be my friend anymore."

Betsy hugged Shaun tightly. Shaun found himself hugging her back.

After they let go of their embrace, Shaun looked at Betsy.

"Would you like to come in?" Shaun asked. "I have apples."

"I'd love to," Betsy replied.

Betsy walked into the apartment, and Shaun shut the door behind them.

THE END