The Sweetest Heart Page #2

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And yes, I do.

That's why I'm gonna order us

some burgers.

Good move.

Good move.

Well, I would be lying if I said

we weren't a little surprised

to hear you wanted to bring

your program to Indian Lake,

but we're very happy

to have you.

I couldn't leave my hometown

off the rotation.

Even if my family

doesn't live here anymore.

Well, Dr. Langston speaks

very highly of you.

He says you're one of his best

new cardiologists.

Hopefully that means

he'll consider me

for his new research program,

if the grant goes through.

I'm sure he will.

I don't know.

There's a ton of interest.

But it's all about standing out,

right?

Just like college.

You have to pack on the

extracurricular to get noticed.

So you developed a crash course?

A six-week course.

In clinical communication

after cardiac surgery.

Good bedside manner

is everything.

Especially to the people

you're treating.

But sometimes, when you re

pushing for advancement,

that can get lost.

Well, I can see why he speaks

so highly of you.

[knocking]

Oh, Nate, this is

Charlie Simpson,

one of our best

physician's assistants.

Aren't I the only one?

Still the best.

Charlie, this is Dr. Barzonni.

Dr. Barzonni, it's a pleasure

to meet you.

Likewise.

Have a seat, Charlie.

Charlie here is gonna give you

a quick tour of the hospital,

set you up with

corporate housing,

show you to your office,

the lecture hall...

More importantly, our newly

renovated cafeteria.

The kitchen is huge.

That's great.

I know that you grew up here

but we could also

show you around town

if you'd like.

It's, uh, been a long time.

Probably too long,

so that would be great.

Perfect.

Again, Nate, very glad

you're here.

Now, if you'll excuse me.

(under his breath) I'm not so sure

everyone will be so happy.

I'm sorry, what?

Oh, nothing.

Ready for your tour?

Yeah.

Maddie, we're ready for you.

Yeah, ok.

Hi.

Hi.

I'm not usually a cake person

but your maple buttermilk

with french toast flakes may

have just changed my mind.

And location as inspiration?

Well, I just feel it's all part

of the overall feeling.

And that comes out in the

quality of what you bake.

Well, it definitely sets

you apart.

And your vision for growth

is clear here, but,

well I'm sure Alex has told you

that my time is

extremely limited.

At this stage in my career

I'm only taking on projects

that I feel very

passionate about.

I... I want to do things

that make people feel good

out in the world

and add a bright spot

to their communities.

So I would need to see

that same passion from you.

This is all I ever wanted

to do,

and I've poured everything

I have into it.

And I don't plan on stopping.

I can see that.

Which is why I'm willing to come

and take a look at your space.

Really?

This is pretty feel-good.

How is Monday,

week after next, say 9:00 am?

Perfect.

So is this.

[laughs]

I can't believe the investor

behind Equator

is coming to Indian Lake.

She s- she's amazing.

I could say the same thing

about you.

She was clearly impressed.

Well, I don't want to get

too excited.

Well, she still has to look at

the space,

consider franchise

possibilities.

What if I just want to expand

what I already have?

You know, keep it

super personal?

Just focus on getting

a deal done, first.

Work out specifics later.

Ok.

Anything else?

You might wanna work on

some hard numbers

for the expansion and remodel,

and she's gonna wanna look at

your assets so your building,

your recipes, your logo,

they're all great.

A website would really help.

Other than that I am pretty

much out of it.

Oh, wow.

So- so that's it?

More or less, yeah.

Actually, there is one

more question.

You want more cupcakes,

don't you?

Yes.

Also, I was wondering

what you were doing Friday.

There's an art opening

in the city.

Wait, you said no to him?

I get that you wanna focus

on work right now

but I can't believe

that you said no.

This is next level.

I can't even get a date.

I just didn't want to mix

business with pleasure.

I thought you said he was

pretty much out of it.

He is.

But look, it's just

a little art opening,

I'm sure he just needed a date.

Oh, yeah. You're right.

He looks like the kind of guy

who'd have a very hard time

finding one.

That's probably it.

Ok, wait a minute.

Why are we talking more

about Alex

rather than the fact that

we are this close

to landing an investor?

You're right, it

is very exciting.

Very.

Thank you.

Can we go back to talking about

your ideas for the remodel?

Fine.

I'll get us some coffee.

Thank you.

But you are going to run out of

excuses sooner or later

and uh-oh, what was that?

Oh, right.

You're gonna have to date.

She's right.

You're impossible.

Hey, how are you?

Ok, so what happens if this

grant goes through?

For me?

Well, fingers crossed Langston

finds a spot for me

on his research team.

Hey, full-time researcher.

Yeah, that's kinda the dream.

But for now-

You're stuck with me.

Yeah.

Although I don't think there s

much else new to show you, man.

At least, not in the nine months

I've been back.

Oh yeah, I haven't tried these

yet but I hear they're tasty.

She really did it.

So you two are gonna

go see venues?

I'm going to look at venues.

Luke is going to drop me off

on his way back to work.

Right, Luke?

Trust me, I'd rather go

with you.

Mmmhmm.

This new project sounds

pretty intense.

Construction is stressful.

You always say that.

Right.

I just wish he'd slow down

long enough to set a date.

You will.

Unless... he's got cold feet.

Oh, please.

He adores you.

You know that.

Besides, he doesn't look like

he has cold feet.

Trust me, I know.

Then why does he seem

perfectly content

staying in the engaged phase?

Because it's a really nice phase

to be in.

Maybe you should just enjoy it.

You sound like my mom.

Well...

You're right.

I'm just, you know...

You ready?

Yes. I am.

I hope you know your hazelnut

cappuccino cupcakes

are what's keeping me going.

My new client is a bit

of a nightmare.

Always here to help.

See? I told you.

Work stress.

I'll send pictures.

You better.

Hey, Chloe?

Mmmhmm?

I think we need to get some

more honey lavender.

Um, oh, and we only have

two hazelnuts left.

Ok.

[rings bell]

And you'd be...

What're you doing here, Nate?

So, you, uh, you're back

at our little town.

For work?

Just for six weeks.

I'm touring different hospitals

with a lecture series.

You guys do know each other.

We dated for seven years.

But four of those

were long-distance.

That's still a long time.

A very long time ago.

Can we help you with anything?

Coffee? Cupcake?

Chloe?

Yeah.

Um... right.

Yes, that would mean

me helping you.

Um, so we have a sugar cookie

cupcake with brown butter...

Well, I can't say no to that.

Great.

I'm Charlie, by the way.

I don't think we've ever met.

I guess not.

I'll get those cupcakes.

Well, I'm not gonna lie to you,

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