“Could it be stress?” Dr. Drake asked, going around his table and settling on his seat. “Maybe you're just stressed and it's taking its toll on you?”

“I don't know,” I said with a sigh. “I just feel dizzy and out of it. And sometimes I get this banging headache.”

“Hmm.” He smiled and made a show of going through some files on his table. “Is there a chance you're pregnant?”

“Wh-what?!” I was gobsmacked. Dr. Drake had a sneaky smile and expertly avoided my gaze. ...