Part III: Jessie Sammler, Child Doctor

Jessie almost lost her breath when she arrived at the hospital to login that morning. But the security guard was surprised she had a smile on her face even though she was a bit late. You don't get to see Doctor Jessica Sammler smile when she's late.

"Is everything alright Doctor Sammler?" The guard inquired.

"Yes. Thank You." Jessie smiled and patted the guard's back, then went directly to the children's ward.

It was an easy day for Jessie. There were no emergencies and current patients were on the road to recovery. Jessie always had the passion to help people. She also enjoyed working with kids. When the opportunity came, she took up pediatrics in Harvard Med School. It hurt her to see some of her patients experience extreme pain but the relief of knowing there is hope, and that she could do something about it was Jessie's strength.

Jessie was returning the last two patient charts she had attended to when she heard someone.

"Sammler!"

It was Russell, one of Jessie's colleagues; he was also a good friend of Jessie's.

"How was the night out? I heard there were a lot of people who came to the opening."

"It was great! Crowded though so crowded we could barely find a place to sit! Good thing there were special booths reserved." Jessie expanded as she wrote a few notes on one chart.

"Yeah I heard. Ray said the opening was graced with one of Chicago's elites. He says his business will boom because of that." Russell laughed.

"Really? Who? I didn't notice anyone famous there last night."

"Katie Singer and her pals were there. She praised Ray for the great meal she had. Of course when Ray heard that his ears were flapping." Russell said as he shook his head with a smile.

"Oh yeah… She was there…" Jessie tried to stare at the chart.

"I'm attracted to Katie Singer. THE Katie Singer…" Jessie thought as she tried to absorb the information.

"She is cute, and seems to be down to earth." She smiled to herself but Russell caught it.

"Hey now! What's that smile about? Remembered SOMEONE particular last night?" Russell nudged Jessie slightly.

"If I did… that is none of your business!" Jessie sticks out her tongue like a kid from kindergarten.

"Oh come on Jess! Who's the lucky guy or… girl?" Russell pleaded.

"None of your business Russell." Jessie winked and strode her way to the canteen.

"You do know we'll all found out soon!" Russell shouted.

"I know!" Jessie replied and gave Russell a wave without turning her back.

As she walked through the hall, Jessie felt her phone vibrate. She reached it from her pocket and read a text message from Grace. "ELI IS COMING. WILL BUY GROCERIES. TRY TO COME HOME EARLY." Jessie smiled. She missed everybody who was back in Evanston. It was always heart warming to see them once in a while when one or more of them drop by to visit. Jessie and Grace would make it a point to prepare when they were to come. It always involved a great dinner and a game of NBA Live on Jessie's Xbox. Grace and Jessie were the team to beat. Eli always needed practice. Jessie created a message telling Grace she'll try to finish early. She thought of bringing dessert on the way home too.

"Would a billionaire ever take notice a humble doctor?" Jessie thought as she opened the door to the hospital canteen.