A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Calliope had no problem taking the lead herself, but she definitely needed a few good assistants for the job.

Since this was an orthopedic case, she figured she'd ask the hospital director to loan her a couple of their best orthopedic doctors and nurses.

"We're gonna need some real pros on this one," Calliope said, taking a sip from her mug of coffee in the director's office. "This surgery isn't exactly a walk in the park. Whoever you've got on staff with the most experience, doctors, nurses, anyone, you mind letting me borrow them for a bit?"

The director shrugged, almost too casually. "Hey, you can pick whoever you want. If it were up to me, I wouldn't know which specialty you prefer. Personally, I think all our doctors are top-notch."

He paused, giving her a sideways look. "You're really planning to operate on Horatio?"

"He already came here for a checkup, you know," the director added. "All our doctors said his legs was a lost cause. You really think you can get him back on his feet?"

Calliope nodded. "I'd say there's a better than ninety percent chance. Unless something totally unexpected happens, I'm confident."

The director let out a low whistle. "You're something else, you know that? Hey, while I've got you, our hospital's been looking to expand our integrative medicine department. Any chance you'd consider leading it? You'd be a catch, Calliope." His eyes practically sparkled with hope. He'd been trying to recruit her for ages. But, as always, Calliope just shook her head.

a little shrug. "You

ever want a chess partner, let me know. I can always make time to come kick your butt at the board.

director shot her a suspicious look. "You're not moonlighting

couldn't help but laugh. "No way, you're

director said, finally

to orthopedics and see

the hall to the orthopedic department. Soon, she

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told her to ask anything, or let him know if she needed someone with a specific

around trading confused glances. None of them had any idea what was going on. There was a bit

hushed whispering.

addressing the group. "Hey could you all tell me a little about your specialties? I'm putting together a team for a