21
My phone buzzes with an incoming text. That sound makes me wince, worrying that it’s another frightening message. It’s not, though. I haven’t had any since I blocked that number. I sigh with relief when I see the message is from Melanie.
Melanie: Hey. Fred is great. He let me rub his belly without biting me, so now I’m his BFF.
Tiffany: Wow. You’re a cat whisperer.
Melanie: How’s Cleveland? What’s the hospital like?
Tiffany: Smaller. Older. People are nice. Their computers were running on outdated software. No IT here, so I updated their system. It was easy, but they were super-impressed. Acted like I was a genius. Lol!
I pause my texting to smile at the memory. The entire radiology staff is still raving about how much quicker their computers are working. It was a big win for me. I’m hoping my success gets reported back to Dr. Washburn and helps my chances of becoming resident of the month.
Melanie: Good! Will U finish setting up the program in time? I know U were worried.
Tiffany: Not sure. It’s a lot, but we’re trying.
Melanie: How’s Ethan?
Tiffany: OMG. You will never believe this. We live together!!
Melanie: Shut up! What?
Tiffany: Yep. Have our own rooms but share everything else.
Melanie: Wow. How’s that?
Tiffany: Not as bad as I thought. So far…