“When were you going to return me?” Annie asked Murdock as they ate their lunch.
“Tomorrow morning would be best,” Murdock responded while taking another bit of fish.
“Will you be coming back before I deliver?” Mei Lee asked quietly.
“That’s up to your husband,” Annie responded. “I’m willing if he’s willing to come to get me. Hopefully, I’ll be in better shape and won’t slow him down as much.”
“You do know that you’ll be interrogated when you return?” Murdock asked Annie while he chewed.
“I’m sure Annie will maintain the doctor-patient confidentiality,” Mei Lee offered.
“Doctor-patient confidentiality is a legal term and no longer applies here,” Murdock stated flatly.
“I did take an oath,” Annie said defensively.
“And who is going to enforce that oath?” Murdock asked. “What would b
