I turned back and watched the doctor’s assistant push the wheelchair through a double door and it dawned on me that I’d probably just observed one of the rich and famous celebrities Thena had referred to, taking full advantage of the freedom to maintain a low profile totally out of the public eye following whatever medical procedure she’d had performed.
The man stayed outside, his attention focused on tapping out a message on his cell phone. I debated retreating for a few seconds, but why should I pass up this perfect opportunity to grab an interview? I opened the gate a little further and called out, “Dr. Mallick?”
His head shot up and his mouth fell open. Ebony eyes reflecting shock, he finally croaked out, “Who are you? What are you doing here? This…this is a private…” he hesi
