The chairman continued, each word cutting deeper and sharper than the last. “You and Nurse Dorian are hereby suspended from all medical practice in this facility.”

My heart dropped. My bones shook. My spinal cord creaked, and cold filled it up. I felt like I was going numb.

“This suspension is indefinite, pending the conclusion of the investigation.”

I could not breathe.

My knees buckled beneath me. My hands trembled so badly that I had to hold onto Dr. Aldrich for support. I wanted to ...