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JUST A LITTLE PUSH LAURA

I pulled my sweater sleeves over my hands, sitting on the edge of the exam table while Dr. Calloway finished reviewing my charts. The office was quiet except for the sound of her flipping through the pages, occasionally making a note. The scent of antiseptic and paper filled the space, but at least the overhead lights were soft, not the usual blinding fluorescent ones that made me feel like a patient instead of a person.

"You're doing amazing, Laura," Dr. Calloway said, finally looking up. She smiled, the warmth in her expression genuine. "Your muscle strength is improving faster than expected, your cognitive function is completely normal, and all of your latest scans look good. Honestly, if I didn't know your history, I'd never guess what your body has been through."

I exhaled, feeling a mix of relief and something else I couldn't quite name.

"Thank you," I said softly, gripping the edge of the table to keep my hands from fidgeting.

Dr. Calloway gave me a knowing look. "You seem like you have something on your mind."

I hesitated, shifting in my seat.

I could just say no. That I was fine. That everything was fine.

But the words were stuck in my throat.

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I chewed on my bottom lip, then sighed, clearing my throat. "Can I ask you something?"

Dr. Calloway set the chart aside and leaned back in her chair, crossing her legs. "Of course."

I took a slow breath, my fingers pressing into my thighs. "I just... I wanted to know..." My face burned, and I forced myself to look at her. "Would I be ready to, um... have sex again?"

Dr. Calloway didn't even blink.

Meanwhile, I wanted the ground to swallow me whole.

She rested her elbow on the arm of her chair and steepled her fingers, considering me. "Physically?" she asked. "Yes. I see no reason why you wouldn't be."

I swallowed. "Okay."

"But I don't think that's what you're really asking," she added gently.

I bit the inside of my cheek.

Damn it. She knew.

She always knew.

Dr. Calloway smiled softly. "This is more mental than physical, isn't it?"

I sighed and nodded. "Yeah."

ready for

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"Yes," I answered immediately.

I didn't hesitate.

Because I was.

stronger. I felt more like myself. And when Josh kissed me last week, really kissed me for the first time in what felt like forever, I wanted

I wanted us.

But...

I admitted, frustration creeping into my voice. "I get it. I do. I was in a coma. My

head. "Have you told

slowly, staring at

knowingly. "Men aren't mind readers,

out a small laugh, shaking my head.

voice kind but firm. "You've come so far. And I know you're still healing, in more ways than one. But if

I guess I need to be the one to

"I think that's a great

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coffee after that consult, liquid courage because tonight, I was telling

like heaven-freshly brewed espresso, warm pastries, and just a hint of cinnamon in the air. It wasn't busy, just a few people scattered around, working on laptops or chatting quietly. I exhaled, rolling my shoulders as I stepped up to the counter. After

a moment

"What

please." I pulled out my card to pay, but before could tap it, a voice behind me

to be

turned, my stomach

Vivien.

framed her face, making her look almost disheveled. Her dark eyes were

arms. "You just... what? You think you can just waltz back into your perfect

gripping the edge of the counter.

stepped closer, her voice dropping into a

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don't get

between us, looking uncomfortable. The customers sitting nearby were now paying attention, their quiet conversations

voice cracked, her eyes shimmering with unshed tears. "I moved here for him-for Josh. I got a job at that stupid school when

I clenched my jaw.

what I signed up for when I decided to get a

me. And now you're back, and you just take him?" Her hands shook as

slow breath, willing my voice to stay calm. "Vivien, I didn't take anything. Josh is

face twisted with rage.

A few people gasped.