#Chapter72

I'm lost in thought when the door swings open, revealing my father.

Joseph: Hey, daughter.

Nikki: Hi, Dad.

Joseph: You're up early.

Nikki: A bit.

Joseph: I'm going to see if they need help with a case.

Nikki: Dad, come in and sit down. We need to talk.

He enters and takes a seat.

Joseph: What's going on, daughter? Don't scare me.

Nikki: Relax, Dad.

Joseph: Don't tell me you're thinking of leaving the hospital because you've changed your mind.

Nikki: Dad, it's not about that.

Joseph: Thank goodness.

Nikki: You act like a pregnant woman, and I'm the only one pregnant here. I laugh.

Joseph: Sorry, it's just...