Chapter 9
Shaun walked over to Addison in the cafeteria at San Jose Saint Bonaventure.
"Good morning, Addison," Shaun said.
"Good morning, Shaun," Addison said.
"Before I make my decision," Shaun said. "How can I complete my residency hours before I can officially work at your private practice?"
"If you choose to take my offer, you will be completing your residency at St. Ambrose Hospital in Santa Monica," Addison replied. "Then during the weekend, you will be assisting me at Seaside Health and Wellness. Then after your residency is complete, you will be a full-time surgeon at Seaside."
"Okay," Shaun said. "Okay."
"You still have time to think about it," Addison said. "I'll give you another day to make your decision."
That night, Shaun sat in a restaurant waiting. Detective Clark arrived and sat at the table.
"Sorry I'm late," Clark said. "Parking sucks."
"Thank you for having dinner with me," Shaun said.
Shayna walked into the restaurant and sat down beside Clark.
"Thanks for not waiting for me to get out of the car," Shayna said sarcastically.
"Shaun," Clark said. "This is my fiancé, Shayna."
"Hi," Shaun said holding his hands together.
"I'm so glad I get to finally meet you, Shaun," Shayna said. "Maxwell will not shut up about you."
"So Shaun is actually considering accepting a job offer in Los Angeles," Clark said.
"Yeah," Shaun said. "About that…"
"He would be working in a private practice," Clark said.
"On the weekends," Shaun said. "But I would be completing my residency at St. Ambrose. But I've been thinking about it. I've decided not to take the job."
"Oh," Clark said.
Shayna looked at Clark's face. She could tell he was visibly upset.
"Max?" Shayna asked.
"Come on Shayna," Clark said. "We're leaving."
Clark stormed out of the restaurant and Shayna looked at Shaun.
"I'm so sorry," Shayna said. "It was nice meeting you."