Nick's version: It all started one early SICU morning when I was late for sign out on the day new rotators started on the first of the month. Everyone looked up displeased including Nawal when I arrived and immediately returned back to work... but there she was. Nawal stayed late that day, which undoubtedly was to score some free time with me. After the initial triage of each other, Nick asked, "Can we be friends?" We haven't left each others side since.