to work where I could make a difference.”
“You weren’t doing that where you were?” Dr. Freeman asked.
She hadn’t realized he’d been listening to their conversation.
“Yes, but these people really need someone here. I was seeing young mothers and babies. I found my job necessary and rewarding but there was a tug to do something more. Others were there to help those girls but not enough here to help these. I wanted to come here.”
“How did you find out about us?” Michael asked.
“I heard Dr. Freeman speak. I knew this was where I wanted to be.”
“Well, Chance, you made a convert.”
Dr. Freeman shrugged and went back to eating.
“So, what did you think about the work today?” Michael asked.
“It was different, I have to give you that. But I loved it.” She glanced toward the end of the table where Dr. Freeman was sitting.
“You might feel differently after a few days of hot, unending work,” Dr. Freeman drawled.
“Aw, come on, Chance, don’t scare her.” Michael smiled at her. “Don’t worry about him. The great Chance Freeman has seen so many people come and go here he’s a little cynical about all the new ones. Many don’t stay the full six weeks. Some have only lasted days. It’s made him a little jaded.”
“That’s enough, Michael.”
The doctor’s snap didn’t seem to faze Michael. He just grinned. Ellen looked at Dr. Freeman. “I don’t plan to be leaving anytime soon, Dr. Freeman.”
“Dr. Freeman?” Michael chuckled. “We’re a casual bunch around here. First names work just fine. Especially after hours. Isn’t that right, Chance?”
He leaned back in his chair. “Sure.”
After that Michael turned his attention to Pete and Karen, asking them about themselves.
Ellen concentrated on her dinner and was glad to have Dr. Freeman...uh, Chance’s attention off her. When everyone had finished laughing at a story Michael told, Chance tapped on the table with the back of his fork to gain their attention.
“Okay, we need to talk about tomorrow. We’ll be in the Tooca area. Near the river. This is our first time there so let’s be on our toes. We’ll need to be at the trucks at four a.m., ready to roll. Get some sleep and be ready for a really long day.”
Ellen shuffled out of the dining room with the rest of the group. It turned out that Karen was housed not far from her so they walked back toward their huts together. After leaving Karen, Ellen continued along the path lit only by lights in the vegetation. Thankfully the porch lights were on at her and Chance’s huts. One of the staff at the resort must have come by while she’d been at dinner.
Ellen had just crawled under the covers when the light flicked on inside Chance’s hut. His silhouette crossed in front of the window. His passion for what he did was a major factor in why she’d come to Honduras. It was obvious he needed nurses and doctors to help him. So what was his problem with welcoming her?
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