She approached him as he sat back in his creaky chair. “Dr. Butts, we must keep this entirely secret. No one must ever know.”
“You have my word as a doctor. All my patients' visits are kept strictly confidential. Now tell me…are you in pain?”
“Nay, not yet. It is a common affliction among women, Dr. Butts. I am unable to conceive,” rushed out of her mouth in one breath.
He tapped the desk with clean fingernails and motioned for her to sit. “How long have you been trying?”
“Several weeks now, Doctor.” She took the chair across from him. “We know it is not him. He has sired several children already. 'Tis I. And I cannot bear the thought of being barren, of never giving him what he desires most. Whoever gives him a son will be the one forever. I want this so badly. You must help me.” She
