Ambulatory Surgical Center: A Short Story

The only pleasure for Brooke was the anticipation in starting her new job. She looked forward to a new beginning. Her father’s death created havoc on her personal life and professionally she was discouraged. Turning the corner of the corridor she nervously walked up to her supervisor, “It would benefit me and my patients if I had a lighter, less stressful case load. Otherwise I might need to take a personal leave until I fully get over my father’s death”. “You may plan on working in the ambulatory surgical center today. I’ll keep that in mind tomorrow.” Brooke was pleasantly surprised. Working in the surgical center would allow her to deliver anesthesia to healthier patients undergoing less serious surgical procedures. She would have …show more content…
You promised I could leave anytime I wanted to. I want out!” The thought of coming to terms with her obstinate friend upset her. She had to remain friendly for now. There was no other choice. “Don’t be too sure about promises. It is not in my hands this time. The clientele have increased and so has the demand. I sold some rights to another individual downtown and I have to deliver.” “Not with me. I am finished with this. I should not have started in the first place.” Brooke became mortified. She realized she needed to stand firm with him. She didn’t want to go into the irrational female mode and walked away from him. At the entrance of the restaurant she saw Dr. Kane.
Walking to the rear of the room she noticed an exit door. So much for this party! She opened the back door, discovered the parking lot, and looked for her car. Sally, the recovery room nurse she had words with the other day was standing in the parking lot smoking a cigarette. “Hey Brooke. Over here, nice party.” She slurred her words as she leaned up against a black SUV. “Hi Sally.” I didn’t see you in there. “I went outside for a smoke. I saw that cute Dr. Kane arrive. I am getting ready to work up the nerve to approach him and screw the crap out of