In the Ear

"Out of control during routing examination . . ."

I was sitting on the exam table in just my underwear when the nurse came in to take my vital signs; nothing out of the ordinary ‑ pulse, respiration, and temperature. Although I had thought about having my temperature taken...

Knee Surgery

"Sedation comes in many forms"

Twisting her armpit length auburn hair into a rope she piled it on top of her head and secured it with a few pins. Arms above her head caused the hospital gown to rub tantalizingly over her sensitive breasts, sending...

Wait Well Worth It

"She waits for him, and with him he brings the air back into the room."

The girl was flat on her back on the plastic mattress, her pale blue scrubs sticking to her skin where sweat had gathered, making the material damp and dark. Her eyes were closed; lashes gracing her cheekbones with flutters as...