After a busy day, a young nurse from her department approached Naomi Shaw as their shift was ending. Looking embarrassed, she asked if Naomi could cover her night shift. It was her boyfriend's birthday, she explained, and she wanted to give him a proper celebration. Naomi agreed without a second thought.
It wasn't just because her colleagues had often covered for her when she'd taken time off before. Even if that hadn't been the case, her kind nature meant she was always willing to help. Besides, she didn't have anything urgent to do at home in the evenings, aside from spending time with her two children. Oh, and now there was a grown man who needed her company as well.
The young nurse, full of gratitude, clocked out and left for her date. Naomi Shaw then called Julian Donovan, who sounded just as busy on his end. When she told him she had to work the night shift, he immediately protested, displeased. "If you're on the night shift, what am I supposed to do? You're not allowed!"
