You Found Me

Chapter 28

"I don't know what it was Katie...but last night we had such amazing sex. Like have you ever had it with someone you're so connected to that it just feels extra amazing" I ask her. Katie smiles at me "Meghan I think that is how it's supposed to feel when you're really in love with someone during sex." I smile because I know I love Korie but I think I just realized how important she's become to me over the past year and how much I truly love her.

"She's taking me on a date Saturday. I think I want to bring up marriage again and see where she's at" I say to Katie as we eat lunch together. She raises an eyebrow "What?" I ask. She shakes her head "Nothing I'm just happy for you two. You are a strong couple and I totally see you marrying her." I then tell her about our plan to possibly adopt Cali and she tears up "That's it...Korie is a keeper!" I blush "She really is Katie. I am so lucky to have her." Katie then asks me if I want to marry Korie and I think about it for a bit "I really do Katie. She's my best friend, my partner, and the best lover I've ever had!" Katie rolls her eyes "Gross....but I'm so happy for you babe!"

"Meghan can I borrow you for a moment" Chief Hurdley asks. I nod and follow him to his office "Meghan we would like to offer you the position of chief. You're a highly decorated surgeon and we think you're perfect for the job!" I almost say yes but I ask exactly how my duties will change so I make the right choice. I'm glad I asked because I basically wouldn't be in surgery that often anymore and my hours would be even crazier! "Chief I honestly need to talk it over with my spouse because we are trying to adopt child and I need to make sure I'm doing what's best for us right now" I explain. He respects my position and gives me until weeks end to decide.

I come home and I'm feeling mentally exhausted the day. I quickly notice Korie isn't home and she texts me back immediately saying it's girls night with Loren. I apologize for interrupting and order pizza for myself. I text her saying I need to talk to her when she gets home but not to rush her night out. After eating dinner I take Doc out to potty one more time before bed. Just as I am about to enter the apartment Korie meets me at the door with flowers "Aww babe! They're beautiful." She kisses me and hugs me "So what's going on?"

I sit at the dining room table and she joins me. "I was offered the chief position...however I would barely be in surgery anymore and my hours would be even crazier. If we adopt Cali it won't work. But also I would lose my passion Korie. I don't think I can do it" I spew my thoughts. Korie sits still and processes "I don't want you to lose your passion Meghan. I think you should pass on the job and keep doing what you're doing. You're an amazing doctor and that's what you should be doing babe. I'm proud of you Bob matter what."

I stand up quickly and sit in her lap "I know the money would be great for us...but I can't do this." She pulls me close "Babe I will never make as much money as you do as a zookeeper. But I chose a long time ago to be happy in my career because it's what we spend most of our life doing. Money isn't an issue for me babe...is my income a problem for you?" I shake my head "No Korrie I don't care about money at all! I just thought with a child we might need extra income." Korrie kisses the top of my head "It's just one more mouth to feed and a back to clothe. Baby Cali is thirteen years old and not as needy as a toddler. We are more than comfortable financially. We will be fine. So don't worry or stress about this any longer, okay?"

I kiss her and hug her close "Korie I seriously love you so much." She smiles and kisses me gently "I promise I love you more." She picks me up and carries me princess style to our room "Get some rest my love. No more stress, okay?" I reach up and kiss her once more "I love you, Korie." She smiles down at me and my heart melts "I love you, Meghan. Goodnight."

The next morning I walk into the hospital with a new found sense of confidence. "So you get the job" Katie asks. I tell her I was offered it but am turning it down today. "I think that's great Meghan. I really believe you're right where you should be. You help so many people being a doctor and surgeon" Katie says. I hug her close "Thanks babe. I love you!" I make my way to Chief Joseph's office and inform him I won't be taking the position after all. He nods and respects my decision but instead offers me the job of department chair to which I agree to take.

Afterwards I go to our department of child services in the hospital and explain my thoughts on wanting to adopt Cali. The ladies hand me a packet of papers that lay out all guidelines they look into when adopting a child. I exhaled because I can already tell this is going to be a lengthy process but hopefully worth it. I leave the hospital feeling overwhelmed and yet determined. I know I have the best support system between Korie, Loren, and Katie. I trust that with Korie we can prove to be a stable home for Cali and I really hope we can adopt her into our family. I really have grown to love that child over the past two years of caring for her at the hospital. I'd like to be the one to give her a home after all the terrible things that have happened to her. But it does state that married couples are more likely to get approved so this will be something I need to discuss with Korie sooner than later and that kind of terrifies me.