May 1999, Grenada, St. George's School of Medicine

Vivian's POV

"Jessica Ann Patterson." Snake, Carson and I were on our feet, cheering as she walked across the stage in her cap and gown. She shook the hands of the College President and Head of the Nursing Program, accepting her diploma in her left hand. She walked off to the left as the next name was announced and returned to her seat.

I was so proud of her. Jessica Patterson, Registered Nurse. Top of her class, with a focus in neonatal care.

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