Over the next two days, any surgery scheduled for Charlotte was inexplicably reassigned. Even her position had been unceremoniously transferred to the emergency department.

Clutching the reassignment report, Charlotte marched straight to Director Farrells office and knocked sharply on the door.

A voice from within granted her entry. Without hesitation, she pushed the door open and strode inside. "Director Farrell," she began coldly, "would you mind explaining why ...