CALEB

I offered a light shrug. "Most relationships don't survive my schedule. I try to make time, but emergencies don't exactly care about date nights. The girls I date usually get tired of the cancellations.”

Laura nodded slowly, her expression thoughtful rather than judgmental. "That's fair. Your job isn't exactly typical."

I glanced down at her, the moonlight catching the clear outline of her profile. "I hope I do better with you."

Her lips curved instantly, and she pointed a warning finger at my chest. "Way too early for that conversation, Doctor."

"Hey, I'm just manifesting," I chuckled.

"Oh, we're manifesting now?"

"We are."

Laura rolled her eyes, but the...