While Ethan was all caught up in the nurse's stare, his focus was cut short by his cellphone blaring away on the desk.

"Brevard," Ethan picked up, his forehead creasing at the interruption. "What's up now?"

"Not much, Ethan. I'm just calling to see if the nurse I recommended made it okay. Wasn't she due today?" Brevard's voice came across.

"She's here," Ethan answered, not sounding too thrilled. "You called just for this? Got no better stuff to do?"

"Sorry for giving ...