Andrea Gunning

No dating doctors.

But after a few weeks of flirtation, he won her over.

She took his number and decided that just this once, she could break her rule.

They started with an ice cream date, then long walks and dinners at his apartment.

He came from a family of doctors.

In fact, his dad had owned a hospital in Pakistan.

Like his older brother, Sikh wanted to stay in the U.S.

and practice medicine here.

there was a real connection between them.

But that didn't change Brooke's feelings about commitment.

Regardless of what he said, Brooke could tell he was trying.

After six months of dating, they realized that what was happening here was more than just a casual fling.

It was definitely okay with him.

Once they became official, they kept things quiet at work.

Outside the hospital, they built a rhythm.

When Brooke's kids were with their dad, she and Sick planned romantic dinners and weekend getaways.

It started with an impromptu road trip to Chicago.

Sick drove with Brooke asleep in the passenger seat.

That weekend, they didn't have a plan.

They just explored their way through the city.