CHAPTER 15 - Katie

  Shock washes over Dr. Smith and the nurses’s faces.  The nurse that touched Mark’s shoulder slowly points between him and I as she mumbles, “You’re together?”

  Once again, Casper leaves everyone speechless as he sings, “Mommy and daddy are getting married.  Daddy kissed mommy.”

  Mark puffs his chest a little and flashes his brilliant smile as he nods.  “Katie and I are engaged, and we are getting married in 12 days.  I just can’t wait.  I have been waiting for this moment for over 6 years and I have been in love with her for over 8 years.”

  Dr. Smith furrows his eyebrows and slowly asks, “Dr. Katie, we didn’t even know you were seeing anyone.”

  I look at Casper, still bouncing in his chair, and then at Mark, giving him a loving grin.  “I love Mark and only him.  No one else can compare.”

  From across the table, Frank raises an eyebrow and sternly asks, “Is there a problem with her not dating?”

  Dr. Smith nervously looks at Frank as my friend stares back.