“Please tell me he stripped totally naked,” says Novikov, tears in his eyes. “No, he didn’t,” I reply. “And just for future reference,” I call out. “The first guy who gets naked in my exam room is gonna get benched for a week. Bad idea to piss off the person who signs your medical releases,” I add, shooting daggers at Novikov and Jake. “What’s wrong, Doc? Can’t appreciate the male form?” jeers Novikov. “Oh, I appreciate the hell out of a fine male form,” I reply. “I just like to have finished my damn coffee first.” “So, you would want to see us naked…just later in the day,” says Jake. “After
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