Derek drove us himself, after making a call ahead of time.

By the time we reached the hospital, Dr. Clarkson was already waiting for us.

After we got Grandma to the examination room, Dr. Blackwell arrived too, his usual calm demeanor a source of comfort.

I rushed to thank him, "Dr. Blackwell, thank you for coming at such a late hour."

Dr. Blackwell waved it off with a kind smile. "It's no trouble. This is the job of us, doctors. Your grandmother’s well-being is what ...