to talk to you about. I want to hire her full-time. She was a great asset to me today, and I need her."

"I don't think that's a good idea. She is not qualified in that capacity."

"Yes, she is qualified. Before her current position, she had five years of experience as an emergency room nurse in this hospital. Carol went back to school to get her PT degree. I need her, Matt. I realized today that I will always need extra help."

"Let me contact HR and take a look at her personnel file. Give me a day or two, and I'll get back to you."

"Fair enough," I say as I get up to leave. "My ass is dragging. I'm heading out now."

"Welcome back, Mike."

"Thanks, Matt. See you tomorrow."
Chapter 22

Mywas in a very dark mood on that day, and Rebecca laid into me something fierce. I felt like an ass and quickly apologized. That was the first day of my new life." I get up and finish making breakfast. The conversation continues.

"Becky tells us you are a cardiologist."

"Yes, and I love my job. I went back to work yesterday, and it felt wonderful getting back to work. I have someone assisting me while I become accustomed to using my hand in a work setting. Little things like opening files, or using the computer still give me trouble, and I guess I will always have some type of limitation. Thankfully, cooking food is not one of them."

I am somewhat proud of myself for not dropping or breaking anything,