"I'm so sorry," I say before taking another sip of water.

"Can you sit up?" she asks.

The ocean sounds and black spots are gone. She takes the water from my hand and I sit up and drop my legs to the floor. "I'm so embarrassed. Just give me a moment and I'll leave."

Her sigh is not a friendly sound. She walks to her office door and opens it. Before I can stand and rush out, a giant dog walks through the door. Mak places her hand out and he licks her fingers. ...