When the ceremony officially ended, Keeley headed to the designated meeting place Aaron texted her about. She was surprised to find that most of her friends were there as well. Valentina was probably in the middle of a rotation right now but Aiden, Cameron, and Jennica all waved at her as she approached.
"What are you guys doing here?" she asked with a bright smile on her face.
"I wasn't about to miss your graduation!" Jennica replied as she hugged her friend. "Congratulations, Doctor!"
When Keeley turned to Aiden questioningly, he shrugged. "Aaron said he'd pay for my dinner if I came so here I am."
Cameron elbowed him in the ribs but she only laughed. That seemed like something he would do. It warmed her heart to see all of these people come out to celebrate her accomplishment.
"I'm so proud of you, honeybun!" her dad said as he hugged her tightly.
