out as Mickey’s father.
Thinking along that line, Emmy said, “I suppose it is hard to understand why anyone would leave him with you if you’re not his father.”
But her assumption that Aiden was leaning more in that direction was wrong.
“Actually, it isn’t all that far-fetched. As the only doctor for miles, and one of the few people educated beyond high school, I hold a pretty unique position. Even folks who shy away from civilization or value their independence and self-reliance above all else, still come to me with their problems—medical and sometimes otherwise. Basically, they trust me around here.”
“In other words, if someone was going to leave their baby on another person’s doorstep, you’d be the likeliest choice?”
“As a matter of fact.”
“That’s an even heavier responsibility than most doctors have.”
“Maybe. But I like it that way. As I said, I’m not thrilled with having a baby left with me without any explanation—and in the middle of this grant stuff, to boot. But I like having a closer relationship with my patients. Knowing them by name. Knowing what’s going on in their lives. Having them place that much confidence in me—”
“Having them leave you their babies…”
“I’d rather have that than have a cold, impersonal practice in a big city. If doing what I need to do with Mickey now and having to wonder if he’s mine in the process are the trade-off for that, I’m okay with it.”
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