We're getting married

"How many of these darn protein shakes do the patients need???" Michelle, a dietitian on the surgical service, received an email from the university kitchen concerning particular patients on the burn surgery service. Some patients had nearly a dozen orders for daily protein shakes, far more than any could consume. "I'm not sure why so many are ordered, but I'll check with the burn surgery chief," she responded. Later that day, she asked JR, the burn surgery chief, why so many protein shakes had been ordered. "Nutrition is one of the most important components of these patients' care," he said with a smile. Far from sarcastic or coy, JR meant this. Adequate protein-calorie nutrition is integral to wound healing, and he had been reordering the shakes after every operation. Unbeknownst to him, all of the previous shake orders were still active, but did not appear on his patient order list. Also unbeknownst to him, the dietitian he was chatting with would soon become the most important person in his life. Over the next two months, JR completed his third clinical year and began the first of two research years. Michelle and JR reconnected in early July and had their first date on July 10th. Earlier in the day, Michelle had been reflooring her condo with the assistance of her father, and JR came over to help with the construction. Ever the conscientious resident, he applied superglue to Michelle's father's hand over a small cut. Apparently, this burns. A lot. But even after this "stingingly" strong introduction, JR was not barred from taking Michelle out for sushi later that night and they have been inseparable ever since.