It Happens In A Book

 Chapter Two Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD May 1938 Henry Cochran ran a hand through his hair and sighed. Medical school sure was exhausting. Of course, it probably wouldn’t have been so bad if he had actually wanted to be there. He grabbed his clothes from the wardrobe, hangers and all, and stuffed them into his suitcase. His roommates, Jack and Charlie, burst into the dorm room, laughing. “And the professor’s face was hysterical.” Jack fell onto his bunk bed in hysteria himself.  “Oh, hey Hank.” Charlie sobered up when he saw him packing. Henry had a reputation for being a no-nonsense, take everything serious kind of guy. If only they really knew him… “Do you have plans for summer break?” Before he could answer, Jack jumped in. “First, I’m goin’ home to my girl for a while.” A mischievous spark lit his eyes. “Then I start rounds at Mercy Hospital here in Baltimore.” “I’m just going home.” “What? Why didn’t you sign up for any rounds, Hank? I heard there was an open...

I hope you all had a WONDERFUL Thanksgiving! I know I did!! My family went down to The Wilds Christian camp in North Carolina to visit my brother, who works there. It was amazing! We hiked through the mountains, saw waterfalls, played games, and the list goes on :) Comment below some of the fun things you did on Thanksgiving! Now to the story... My inner dancer took hold of me and I couldn’t resist the desire that suddenly filled me. I peered back into the entryway and, when no one was spotted, I bent down to take off my shoes. Leaving my bag and shoes beside the door, I made my way to the center of the room. And then my body took over. Reality disappeared as I twisted and spun to the dance routine my mom had taught me. Each twirl took me back to the blessed yesteryears.  “Keep your head high. Point your toes a little more.” I could hear my mother directing me like she was still beside me. “That’s it, my girl. You got it!” I smiled to myself, almost believing that this wasn’t a dre...