Monday brought with it the usual chaos—a whirlwind of activity where everyone seemed to move as though propelled by invisible jet engines. The start of the week always carried an air of urgency, and as the head of obstetrics and gynecology, Nora was at the center of it. Her task for the day was to lead her team of doctors on their rounds. It wasn’t an unfamiliar routine for her, but today, she had an additional companion—Meredith.

Meredith was there for a research ...