“It doesn’t hurt anymore—it’s completely healed,” Nora said as she settled into her chair. “Any new issues or discoveries today?”

“None,” Meredith replied flatly, his deep eyes lingering on her. The way he looked at her carried a weight she couldn’t quite decipher.

Nora noticed, of course, but chose to ignore it. She wasn’t about to ask.

Lowering her head, she focused on the files in front of her. After a moment, Meredith ...