Emily took a good look around her. As she entered the main building at Johns Hopkins Hospital to begin her first day as a resident. Micah held her hand tightly as they entered together. She could tell he was in as much awe as she was. Micah wasn't really doing any surgeries today and neither was she. They were only getting acquainted with the hospital today, as well as their new mentor.
"God, I'm even more nervous than I was in Denver," said Emily apprehensively.
"Why?" asked Micah raising his eyebrows at his wife.
"Because this guy that we're meeting today was one of the heart surgeons on the first successful separation of Siamese twins. He's got to be good," said Emily, "And probably just as intimidating as Dr. Bandari."
"It'll be okay," said Micah. Emily smiled a little. Her husband was ever the optimist. The little bit of joy she felt was only replaced by nausea. Emily pressed a hand to her abdomen taking a few deep breaths. Of course her morning sickness would start in full today of all days. An older gentleman approached the couple.
"Good morning. I'm assuming you are Dr. Micah and Emily Barnes?" he said.
"Yes," said Micah as he and Emily shook the man's hand.
"I'm Dr. Cam. Welcome," he said.
Micah looked at Emily as he slowly watched the color drain from her face. But even though she looked as pale as a ghost she actually seemed a little more relaxed around him than she ever was around Dr. Bandari.
"Are you alright Dr. Barnes?" asked Dr. Cam as he observed his newest resident.
"Just nervous, that's all," she said.
"Emily people will eventually find out," said Micah rolling his eyes, "You'll be the first to know sir, Emily is pregnant."
"Well congratulations Dr. Barnes," he smiled and nodded towards her, "Never a bad time for a baby."
"Thank you sir," she smiled. She liked this guy so much better than Dr. Bandari. He seemed more relaxed and not as…uptight. The rest of the day went smoothly and thankfully, Emily didn't actually get sick until they got home later that night.
"So what did you think babe?" asked Micah.
"It was good. I'm glad we decided to do this," she smiled.
"Good I'm glad you're happy," said Micah kissing her.
"But we still have a long road ahead of us," chuckled Emily.
"What do you mean?" asked Micah.
Emily took his hand and put it on her abdomen, "I mean this little guy or girl."
"Yeah, you're right. But I'll be with you every step of the way," he said.
"I love you Micah," Emily said.
"I love you too Em," Micah kissed her again and then kissed her belly, "And I love you little one."