After ending her call with Jonathan, Clarisse went to the director's office to find Wooden. His face looked grim, but she assumed it was because he was troubled by the acquisition attempt. She walked over, looking at him with concern,
"Wooden, what are we going to do now?"
Wooden gave her a reassuring smile,
"Annie, this isn't something you need to worry about. You just need to be happy every day. Leave the business matters to the men!"
"But Wooden—"
She tried to say more, but Wooden interrupted,
"Annie, things aren't as bad as you think. Just go back to work."
Clarisse had no choice but to return to her post. The acquisition notice had caused a stir throughout the hospital. Everyone was worried about whether they would be laid off if the acquisition went through and discussed how S. Drucker Hospital might respond to the crisis.
