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?"

begging you on behalf

relayed her

dress that was the epitome of grace

Dorothy out of the picture, it was her time

shortly after,

without you. What's causing Mr. Lopez to faint like this? The doctors are

think Mr. Lopez might be overworking himself, neglecting meals and

Lopez is all about his work, hardly sparing a moment for a mean I've tried talking to him to no avail. Maybe

an eyebrow, "And why would he listen

then no one can get through to him!" Kevin glanced at Quincy through the. rearview mirror, chuckling, "Especially now that you're Mr.

almost made Quincy

striving to maintain

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