With a final snip and dab of an alcohol-soaked cloth, the operation is complete, and a complete success.

Aures discards her mask and gloves, ordering for the patient to be wheeled to recovery and his chart updated. The nurses depart with a “Yes, Dr Wynne” each. Aures still reels at the title.

“Dr Wynne,” another, far more familiar, nurse aims to get her attention.

“Lilli, what have I said about you and that moniker—” Aures cuts herself off ...