Monitored (The White Coat Series Book 3) Read Free Page A

shoulder and drawing me into him. ‘Just happen,’ was something we often said to each other growing up, a phrase that meant things were just going to happen and we needed to roll along with them, we needed to just happen and things would work out. It was oddly comforting and silenced the choked back tears, sending them back into their emotional cave, waiting for the next opportunity to jump.
    “So what are you gonna do about Dr. McBabyDaddy?” Con asked with a smile and a small pump of my shoulder, reminding me to find some humor in the situation. He was always good at keeping me away from the dark, making sure that my mood was always uplifted. I guess that’s how we complimented each other the most, he helped in making sure that I was sane and I helped in making sure that he didn’t end up failing Physics. We balanced each other out and helped the other succeed, it was why I loved him.
    “Tell him and consider whatever he has to say.” I sighed, looking out of the window and into Connor’s unkempt backyard, a bush creeping over one of the wooden planks that made up the fence. “I’m the one choosing though.”
    I was scared, scared of what he would say. I knew that he wasn’t going to leave his wife for me, that part was obvious. So how could he let me loose like that? An unaccounted for liability roaming the streets, ready to leak out this “news” to the nearest journalist. The media would be on it in a heartbeat.
    “Famous celebrity plastic surgeon; mistress in college! Wife has gone and taken everything with her!”
    “Famed and real-life Dr. Hotty discovered in bed with someone who can’t even legally drink! What will happen to his career? His wife? His future child? Find out tonight!”
    “Blake Evans, disgusting cheater gives up his practice after allegations and proof surface. Tune in at ten to hear the details on this developing story.”
    All headlines ripped straight from whatever news outlet you wanted to look at. Blake Evans was a public figure, and here I was with something that would tarnish him forever. I could only see him wanting one option.
    “Of course, Sky. Listen, this is going to turn out fine, trust me.” He planted a brotherly kiss on the side of my forehead and we sat there, wondering if things were actually going to be fine or if it was just a lie we had to keep repeating. Something to keep us trucking through the mess. I took a moment and stretched the tight muscles in my neck which allowed me to compose myself, feeling the strength come back to me. I was going to be ok, everything was going to be ok.
    “How are you feeling?” I asked, becoming more concerned about my brother now. The last thing I wanted to do was overload him with even more drama, but tonight I couldn’t help it.  
    “Fine... You know I didn’t come down with a cold right?” he said, poking a finger into my ribs. I chuckled, knowing that Con knew what I had meant.
    “Do you feel happier?” I wanted him to be happy, I so wanted my brother to be happy. It wasn’t fair seeing him and knowing how much he had hurt inside.
    “Yeah, I actually, genuinely, do. Even though not everyone knows, I feel so much more open, like I’m not thinking about everything before I do it.” He took a deep breath next to me, expelling all that negative energy in one huge exhale, like a ship billowing out of port. It was his time to go sail and figure the world out, figuratively of course, Connor hated the water.
    “Soo… have you met any guys?” I couldn’t help myself, I wanted to know what my Con was up to, who he was dating. I didn’t actually need to give my stamp of approval, but I liked to think that it at least counted for something.
    “Actually,” he paused, I could tell he was smiling just by the way his voice changed, it was what happened when he brought his cheeks up and created those dimples that seemed to attract girls by the droves. Well, and guys now too.
    “Tell me, tell me everything.” I sat up