Every Last Breath || Jay Halstead

The last thing on Dr. Willa Atticus' mind when she moves back to her hometown of Chicago is falling in love. She just wants to do her dream job, keep her head down, and somehow convince her father that his care nurse isn't trying to kill him, and for about a month, it works. Then Jay Halstead walks through the doors of the ED and tosses Willa's plans into free fall. He shows her kindness and compassion, and yeah, she flirts a little because it's nice to be seen. To be desired. There's something there that they're both afraid to name, and maybe, Jay's just as broken as she is.

Dedicated to my beloved friend, ultimate Willa stan, and main hype woman: Jess 🖤