Chapter 97

• Nick left Dez and Polly to their tasks and carried Lalaine down the corridor, disregarding the curious glances of hospital staff and patients alike. When he finally made it to Daniel's office, he knocked on the door, and he called out, "Come in!" Upon seeing Lalaine in his arms, Daniel rose from his desk, his brow furrowed with concern. "Is she okay?"
• "Yes, she's fine. I, uh, we just need a little privacy. Do you mind?"
• "Not at all. I'm due in the OR to scrub in and start the procedure anyway." He cleared his throat as he passed to leave. "Lock the door, and no one will disturb you."