Chapter 39

The director's phone buzzed, and he took the call before turning back to Patricia. "Your doc's on his way up. I gotta bounce, but agents will keep an eye on you round the clock. Keep me posted on what's up, okay? I don't need any surprises—I already got two daughters trying to give me a heart attack."

"I'd love to meet them someday. Show 'em how it's done," Patricia quipped.

"You better believe they already know, and they're doing a fine job of it. The oldest brought home a guy with a nose ring once. The agent at the door couldn't help but chuckle at my reaction. Can't blame him; it was quite the sight," the director shared.

"Alright, Michael, you better jet. Plenty of docs around, but only one FBI big shot," Patricia teased.

A few minutes later, her doctor strolled in, greeting her with a smile. "Hey there, Patricia. Looking better today."

"Feeling