Burning Love

Captain Evans

My life has been full of ups and downs. Most of these have come as an effect from times I believed to have been in love. There's a theory that says that we only fall in love with 3 people in our lifetime. The first time is the love that looks right. The second is the hard love. The third time is the love that lasts. I thought I had found the third, but very quickly realized he ended up being the second.

I was in medical school when I met Michael. He was handsome, polite and kind, or so I thought. He ended up breaking me more than I ever thought a person could be broken. But in all that pain and heartache he gave me my biggest love. Our son Elliot was not planned, but has been my greatest achievement including becoming a doctor.

I was blessed with a great family and support system. So, when I got pregnant while still in medical school and felt like my life was coming undone, they stepped up and helped me push forward until I was able to graduate and pass my licensing exam. Which is how I ended up where I am today.

As I set up everything for my day at the family practice I now own, I can't help but feel excited even though I've been here for the last month. My grandad decided to retire and leave me his clinic. He played a trick on both myself and his patients by not letting them know he was retiring, so that has been fun to explain, but other than that, it has been the most excited I've felt in a while.

I walk up to the reception area to check my schedule with my nurses Jenn and Alison. They are both excitedly talking and giggling.

"What has you two so giggly this morning ladies?"

Both women look at me with devious looks before Jenn spoke. "Nothing Dr. Thomas, just gossiping."

I didn't completely believe her, but chuckled nonetheless. "Well let me know when my first appointment arrives."

Jenn and Alison share a smirk with each other. Alison answers me. "Of course Dr. Thomas."

"Ladies, how many times have I asked you to call me Frankie?" I give them both a look, and they chuckle and wave me off to start patient check ins.

I'm sitting in my office when a knock is heard and then Alison pops her head in the door. "Frankie, your first patient is ready in exam room 1."

I look up and politely smile. "Thank you, Alison."

I walk to the door of exam room 1 and pick up the medical file. I quickly read through it and see it is a physical for the fire station captain. I check his records and see nothing unusual in them, so I knock on the door and wait for an answer. Once I hear a muffled "Come in," I twist the door knob and walk into the room still scanning the file in my hands.

"Good morning Captain Evans, I'm Dr. Thomas and I'll be doing your physical today." I look up and am met by the most captivating blue eyes I've seen in my life with styled dark hair, and beard framing his face amazingly. I'm frozen in my spot as he looks at me with curiosity and confusion.

"Unless I've died and gone to heaven, I recall Dr. Thomas being an older gentleman."

I blush and awkwardly giggle at his statement. I realize my reaction and clear my throat looking up at him. "Well, Dr. Thomas is an older gentleman, but he decided to retire without letting any of his patients know. I'm his granddaughter Dr. Frances Thomas and the practice is now mine."

Captain Evans looks up at me with intrigued blue eyes and a mischievous smirk. He chuckles to himself. "That sounds like Frank, ever the trickster. Is he alright though?"

I look at him curiously seeing his genuine concern for my grandfather. "Yes, he's fine, thank you for asking. He just decided to retire and take my nana on new adventures. But I'm sure you'll still see him around town if you want to give him a piece of your mind."

He looked at me mischievously before letting out a loud laugh while holding his left peck. "I see you're just like him! I'll make sure to give him a piece of my mind for hiding you from me."

He looks at me with a sexy side smile and I can't help but blush. Today is shaping out to be an interesting one.

"Well, how about we get started on your physical. I'll just go get Alison to help."

Alison joins me in the exam room and we go through our routine for a physical. It was hard to concentrate with the feeling of a gorgeous pair of blue eyes staring intently at me, but we got through it. After I entered all the data into his chart, I escorted Captain Evans to the reception area.

"Well, it was nice to meet you Captain Evans. I'm sure I'll see you around."

He turns and looks at me with that sexy side smile. "I hope it's sooner rather than later. And it's Chris."

With that he winks at me and moves to head out of the office. Jenn and Alison stare at me with smirks as I feel my cheeks heat up. All I can think is how much trouble he will be, but I would like to find out.   

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A.N.-This is my very first Chris Evans story and it is an alternate universe story, so please bare with me. I would love to hear all your thoughts on it! My plan is to update at least every Friday. There may be times when I may be able to post more throughout the week. Hope you enjoy!