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“Interesting More later How about you? Any strong energy?”

“A few individuals stand out Especially when Madeline is near them”

“Then we’ll have lots to discuss at the office”

Claire edged a glance to her right and laughed softly “Eirl credit She’s a talented little thing”

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Their conversation was interrupted as Jacob made his way to the platform and tapped the mike that had been set up for him

“Good an “We’re all here for the saton Ronald was an exceptional man, an exceptional husband and father and an exceptional hospital administrator He had a ith people that drew the our patients, who more than to see people heal and our hospital to thrive”

Jacob cleared his throat, his gaze flitting about with obvious discomfort “This is a very difficult tier is a bit unsettling I know that Ronald had his reservations about it, and I respected those But the realities of the health care industry have changed significantly since his death, and I feel certain that, at this point in tier for the benefit of all As we move forward, ill keep his spirit alive The coths of Manhattan Memorial Hospital and New York Medical Center will be more profitable than the sum of its parts We’ll be able to serve more patients faster and with better outcomes All of that would mean the world to Ronald I’m proud to have known and worked with him, and I’m proud to dedicate this beautiful courtyard in his name Thank you”

Jacob’s broas dotted with sweat as he left the podium

For a brief instant, there was dead silence Then came a round of robotic applause—accoazes

“The negative energy here just went through the roof,” Claire said, stating the obvious as she clapped politely

“I don’t blame these people,” Casey replied quietly “That was n speech than a heartfelt dedication I’ton was not a fan of Casper’s, nor would he be any o This situation is ugly”

As she spoke, Casey caught Emma’s eye A quick nod told Casey that part one of E toward Madeline, as beckoning her over to meet Jacob Casper

S for their plan