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When Harry steps into the unit on Tuesday morning, he immediately makes his way over to the nurse's station where he clocks in and signs the attendance sheet. 
He gets the fright of his life when Lu sees him on her way to clock out and immediately starts reprimanding him for working more than his allowed shifts. She quickly swallows her words though when Matron Payne arrives in the unit, thanking Harry for agreeing to do the extra shifts, before sending the shift leader a pointed look, telling her to wait for him in his office while he accompanies the junior nurse to the private room he's been assigned to.
"My oh my, Jen." Liam says softly when approaching the bed. "You look so much better." He adds. Harry marvels at the way his patient's whole face light when she sees the man next to him.
"I feel a lot better. Thank you." The elderly woman answers and reaches for Liam's hand. "Harry here." She adds, pointing to the junior nurse now standing at her feet. "Is a real sweetheart. He's taking real good care of me." She finishes and Harry cant help but beam at the praise. 
"So I've heard." Liam replies, looking up and smiling at the green eyed nurse. 
"Yes. If you're not careful, I'm gonna steal him and take him home with me." The woman teases and Liam lets out a hearty laugh.
"Now, now Jen, you know I won't allow that." He replies, smiling and the older woman lets out a teasing laugh.
"Have you heard from Lou?" She suddenly asks and Harry's head shoots up from where he's busy preparing his patient's cup of tea- the action not going unnoticed by the Matron.
"I have." Liam says, leaning forward and wrapping his arms around Jen. "He said to give you a hug and tell you that he misses and loves you." The Matron says and Harry finds himself fonding over his patient's reaction.
"I miss him too." She says, looking back up at Liam. "Tell him, okay."
"I'll be sure to tell him, love." Liam assures. "He's rather busy, but they're making such good progress. He's very excited about it, and we're all so proud." He adds and Harry finds himself more intrigued than he should be.
Maybe he will ask Mrs. Poulston a little more about her grandson. He thinks to himself while serving her tea before pushing the overbed table towards the patient who thanks him with a sweet smile.