Rachel grinned. "Just your wonderful self, Doc. We'll take care of the rest."
As the lunch hour approached, Dr. Taylor ducked into the break room to grab a sandwich and catch up on some paperwork. Rachel joined her, and they chatted about their morning.
As she packed up her things and headed out the door, Rachel caught up with her. "Hey, Doc, I almost forgot – we've got a potluck dinner tonight to celebrate our nurse practitioner's birthday. Want to join us?"
As Mrs. Patel prepared to leave, Dr. Taylor handed her a small gift – a packet of homemade cookies that Rachel had baked. "I think you might enjoy these," she said with a wink.
Mrs. Patel's eyes sparkled. "Thank you, Doc. You're too kind."
Dr. Taylor beamed with pride. "That's wonderful! I'm sure it's not easy being a grandma, but it sounds like you're doing a great job."
"How are your grandkids doing?" Dr. Taylor asked, smiling.