We had our departmental Christmas/Chanukkah/Kwanza what have you party yesterday. I may or may not have had one too many candy canes, they are addictive. Beyond that (and no, Dustin, there really was not anything even remotely alcoholic in that punch) I did have the chance to announce County's paired organ donor program. It's the only one in ( Read more... )

Lee is sitting on the floor of his home office, his head against the seat of the couch as he closes his eyes and groans. His laptop is open and on the rug next to him, the recent conversation with Sam giving him a slight headache and not a little nausea as well ( Read more... )

Leaving his bag full of charts and other miscellaneous work projects sitting on the front seat of the car, Lee cradles the kitten to his chest as he gets out of the vehicle and makes his way to the front door of the house. As he fumbles one-handed with the keys, the kitten mews and rubs its face against his chin. I know, we’re going inside….just ( Read more... )

Lee wakes up early on Monday morning, acutely aware of the double-edged sword the dawn brings with it. As he lays in bed watching his wife sleep, he can’t help but think about doing much the same seven years ago, only it was a different woman by his side. Shorter, heavier, a few years older and a little more pregnant but loved just as much as ( Read more... )