Quincy Grayson answers to no physician. Samuel Forsyth issues commands anyway.

Their shared contract locks them into the clinic each day. Quincy needs the lead position. Samuel needs obedience. Both hide the pull that grows stronger with every review. The friction between them builds with every clipped exchange.

Samuel turns every case discussion into an examination. Quincy stands for the checks that become discipline across the table. The examinations grow more thorough each time. Samuel's precise hands demand greater obedience each time. Quincy returns each time, his contract and pride on the line.

He could walk away. He never does.

Samuel gives the order to remain still.