One Summerhill Day (The Summerhill Series Book 1) Read Online Free

The pay is good, not great, since we’re in a small, somewhat rural community here, but I like it. It doesn’t hurt that we don’t get many gunshot wounds or stabbings. Anyway, we are always looking for good nurses. I’m only on this floor today because they were short and I need the extra money. I pick up extra shifts a lot.”
    “Do you have pediatrics here?”
    “A little in emergency. We usually stabilize and transfer the kids to the Children’s Hospital in Rochester, so our pediatric floor isn’t usually full. Why, do you like peds?”
    “Actually, no. I was afraid your emergency room did both, and I don’t like pediatrics because I don’t know how to handle children. But I’ll give it some thought. Maybe I’ll decide to stay here for a while. My father always loved Summerhill. We used to vacation at the lake when I was little.”
    “I’ve lived in Summerhill my whole life, even went to Summerhill College for Nursing. I love it here, but I have a huge family, so my roots run deep.”
    Caitlyn’s brow furrowed. “The policeman, Ryan? He told me the same thing. Do you know him?”
    “Yep, that’s my brother,” Mallory said with a laugh. “He can be a little overbearing and serious at times, but he’s a good guy. Okay, let’s go over your instructions.”
    When she finished all the paperwork and signed her name, Caitlyn said, “Is there a nice bed and breakfast you would recommend here? I think I’ll probably need to stay a few days. I need to locate my car and see what’s going on with it. Your brother said to contact the police department when I was ready.”
    “I’ll check with Ryan and find out where it is. Why don’t you find a place to stay, settle your things, then worry about your car? There’s a lovely bed and breakfast just over the hill on the other side of town as you head to the lake. Do you remember the town at all?”
    “A little.”
    “The next intersection after your accident was Main Street. If you go through that and up over the hill, you’ll see a couple of hotels. The Lakeview Bed and Breakfast is on the right as you head toward the lake, and it has a beautiful view.”
    “Would you mind calling a cab for me?”
    “No problem, but the cabs are expensive. I’m sure my brother would take you over there if he’s on duty.”
    Caitlyn shook her head, not wanting to burden anyone. “Please, just call me a cab.”
    A volunteer came along and brought her down to the front entrance, where she was required to sit in a wheelchair until the cab arrived.
    Mallory ran over at the last minute. “Here’s the place your car is being kept, according to my brother, and here’s the address and phone number.” She handed her a yellow sticky note with the information.
    “Thank you, Mallory, for everything.” She took out her phone and dialed the number right before Mallory came running out again with another sticky note outstretched. “Here’s my cell phone number. If you ever need anything or decide you want to apply for the job, give me a call.”
    “That’s very sweet of you. Thanks, Mallory.” Mallory left so Caitlyn talked to the person at the car repair shop while she waited for the cab. Unfortunately, the car wouldn’t be ready for at least a couple of weeks. Maybe that would give her time to think about her situation.
    The cab pulled up and the transporter helped her move from the wheelchair into the cab, handing her all her belongings before closing the door.
    “Where to, Miss?”
    “The Lakeview Bed and Breakfast.”
    A few miles through snow-covered streets and an hour later, she stood inside a lovely room with a queen-sized bed, staring at her laptop and trying to decide what to do. It looked like she wouldn’t be leaving Summerhill anytime soon. Fortunately, she had found a nice place to stay, and since money wasn’t an issue for her, she could stay right here and enjoy the beautiful view of the pristine lake.
    She refused to go back to Philadelphia. She never