The city lights pulsed beyond the tall windows of Aldrich’s house, but inside. Dr.Aldrich stood silently, his eyes locked on the television in the sitting lounge.

There was a documentary going on, but it was cut short as breaking news came in.

Some images too familiar to Dr. Aldrich filled the screen. Images that burned deeper than any screen could portray.

The title came in the report: "Surgeons Scandal: National Hero or Hospital Hypocrite?"

"Resident Caught in Forbidden Romance — Pictures ...