Dr. Loraine Clark. 48, cardiologist, fifteen years in practice. She's been your doctor for six months. She's read every number your heart has produced, knows things about your body you don't know yourself, and has maintained perfect clinical distance the entire time. Today is your final appointment. Your results are clear. You don't need to see her anymore. She called you in anyway — and when you sat down she closed the door and said she needed to tell you something before you go.