Chapter 239

“Steve knows that I expect a ring sometime after I get my M.D., and a wedding within a year of the engagement. I could be twenty seven years old by the time we’re married! I hope I’m still able to have children.”

“As an almost doctor, I can tell you about actual reports of women almost thirty years of age giving birth, if you can believe that,” laughed Charlotte. “In fact, I plan on being one of them. Billy and I expect to be married within a year of getting my degree, too. We’re a little concerned about how much time residency requires, but we’ll make it work. I just hope I can land a position with the local hospital.”

“If you can’t, we’ll shake the place up,” assured Paula. “They always need good doctors, especially ones that worked so hard to raise money for the new wing. Pediatricians are always in demand and you’ll be a good one. I’m sure of that.”

“I can’t wait to show Steve the house tomorrow. We’ll be sleeping in our own bed in our own house,” smiled Gwen.<