“Yes. I just wanted to know how you were going to react. I’ve got a few candidates, and I want to speak to you on a more personal level.” It was clear that his voice had grown warm and he must have checked me out fully to see that I’m not the type of person that gets into trouble. I don’t like that sort of thing. We set up a time and a place, deciding to meet with the doctor at the hospital. I arrived precisely fifteen minutes early and sat in the hospital cafeteria, looking around. There wasn’t much for me to do, so I spent my time ruminating. “Anna!” I heard my name from across the room. “Hey!” I jogged toward him, panting before I remembered that I was supposed to be professional. “Did you need something before we go in?” “I don’t think so.” I shrugged. I knew that I was supposed to

