Nursing in Northlake (At the Altar Book 9) by Kirsten Osbourne Page A

a number you can call if you fall or if you just need someone to run to the store for a gallon of milk.” Heidi pulled into the parking lot and hurried around the car, handing Miss Molly her walker. “I don’t want you to be challenging the other residents to races, though. Do you understand me?”
    Miss Molly just grinned. “I won’t have to if they can keep me entertained.”
    “Good golly, Miss Molly! You need to learn to entertain yourself!”
    Miss Molly just giggled as they walked the few steps to the lobby. Heidi had already arranged for the tour, so she had Miss Molly sit and wait while she parked in an appropriate space. She was back beside her friend two minutes later, and she saw that Miss Molly had already struck up a conversation with Opal, one of Heidi’s favorite residents.
    “Hello, Miss Opal. I see you’ve met my friend, Miss Molly.”
    “I didn’t know her name, but yes, we met. She plays spades, so she needs to move in here, because I need a good spades partner. Jasper tries, but the old goat can barely see the cards, and I need someone as good as I am.”
    “Of course you do, Miss Opal. Do you want to show Miss Molly your apartment? We’re going to see an empty one, but she might like to see how nice they look when they’re decorated like yours is.” Heidi didn’t really need Miss Molly to see Opal’s apartment, but she knew that if the two became friends, it would be easier for Miss Molly to transition into the facility.
    Miss Opal nodded. “I’d love to show her.” She slowly got to her feet, reaching for her cane. “Come on, Molly.”
    Miss Molly leaned on the arm of the chair and got to her feet, taking the walker Heidi offered her. She looked happier than Heidi had seen her in a long time, so Heidi knew this was where she needed to be.
    Heidi followed the two ladies, listening to Miss Opal tell Miss Molly all about the place and how much she loved living there. “You’d be surprised at some of the good looking men we have here. Don’t let the silver hair, or lack thereof, throw you off. Some of them still have a lot of riding left in them.”
    Heidi wanted to block her ears. She didn’t need to know about what went on when no one was watching.
    Miss Molly laughed. “I’m sure none of them can hold a candle to the young doctor Heidi’s currently riding. Did you know she got married last weekend?”
    “Miss Molly!” Heidi said, shocked at the older woman’s earthy speech.
    “Every generation thinks they invented sex. I could tell you a thing or two about sex, Heidi!” Miss Opal stopped at her door and unlocked it. “I was married twice, you know, and I had lots of men in between. I was considered pretty wild in my day.”
    “I don’t need to know that, Miss Opal!”
    “Sure you do!” Miss Opal led the way into her apartment, showing Miss Molly every little nook and cranny while Heidi checked the text message she’d felt vibrate in her pocket.
    Missing you. Should be home on time tonight. I’ll cook.
    Heidi grinned, wondering how she’d gotten so lucky as to end up married to the only kind doctor she’d ever met. She quickly texted him back. Sounds good. I’m touring the assisted living with Miss Molly. She’s already made a friend! And I miss you too, but don’t let it go to your head.
    She tucked her phone back into her pocket as the two ladies came back. Miss Molly grinned. “Is that sweet husband of yours messaging you?”
    “He is. Are you ready to see the empty place that would be yours?”
    Miss Molly nodded. “I don’t think I need to see it. I’m ready to sign papers to move in here.”
    Heidi smiled. “Good. Let’s look anyway so we’re one-hundred percent sure, but I’m so glad you like it.”
    “I like it, but I like Opal best. This is going to be a great place for me to make friends. And she told me there are Olympics every year with motorized cart racing. I’m going to win that. Does your Slade know anything about engines?”
    Heidi