“The medical field is the most sensitive in the world; hence, it requires absolute care and sensibility,” Dr. Aldrich stated, shifting the attention from Marylyn to himself as he cooled the air. “Remember, we don’t gamble with objects or animals here, but lives. Something we can’t get back once lost.”

People nodded, myself included.

He turned to me, “You talked about research and teamwork, which is a wise strategy, but what if there was no time for all that? What if there was no ...