Chapter 8Janet knew by Doctor David Winter's eyes that he'd seen great suffering. She also knew that in spite of the suffering he'd seen, it hadn't reduced his capacity for compassion. Instead, it had deepened it.
“Doctor Winters,” Janet said.
“Doctor Thompson,” David said.
“Wonderful legislation the Governor signed last week. Congratulations. Work that leaves me in awe.”
David's gaze dropped to his desk, his eyes misting. “You're very kind. Your own work is highly admired in your field, I'm given to understand.”
“Kind of you to say, if my arrest hasn't dimmed that admiration, that is. A procedural oversight, but entirely my fault, as I didn't follow through to make sure the company responded in a timely fashion to the subpoena.”
Doctor Winters shrugged. “It happens that a patient of
