[He'd be impressed if he knew how much of an impact he's already made on the minds of the residents during his few short months there. While Adele arrived in January, he had only arrived in November, the cycle just before.

He watched her, tempted to touch her arm or her shoulder, but refraining. It'd be too much, especially at this time.] I don't want to be taking care of my doctor when I'm sick myself, Dellie! [A joke. It was always a joke.] I'm sure Jigen or Pops would work something out, or we could even rope your Ben in to help. You're not coming to my place again until you get that anxiety under control. We...don't need a repeat performance.