Quincy had been on pins and needles, waiting for Everett's reply.

But as days turned into nights with no call or message, her anxiety began to wane. Realizing that according to her calculated timeline, Everett was due for another episode soon.

And sure enough, the very next day, Quincy's phone rang with Kevin on the other end, his voice laced with urgency.

"Dr. Quincy, you've got to come to the hospital! Mr. Lopez has passed out again. We ran all sorts of tests, but nothing's showing up. You're our only hope."

She almost smirked at that, but managed to keep her voice filled with feigned concern.

"Right now? But... I'm worried Mr. Lopez doesn't want to see me. He made it clear he didn't want me around unless he reached out first."

"With the state he's in, you're the only one who can help Mr. Lopez now! Dr. Quincy, where are you? I'll come pick you up."

"Is that really okay?"

you on behalf of Mr.

sigh, Quincy relayed her location to

hanging up, she turned to her wardrobe, selecting a dress that was the

the picture, it

shortly after, his

causing Mr. Lopez to faint like this? The doctors are

be overworking himself, neglecting meals

hands together, "Exactly! Mr. Lopez is all about his work, hardly sparing a moment for a mean I've tried talking to him to

an eyebrow, "And why would he listen to

to you, then no one can get through to him!" Kevin glanced at

made Quincy lose

her fingers, striving to

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