She looks at the chart, considers the procedure, visualizes herself doing it. Her pulse picks up pace. She can’t help feeling excited at the prospect. “Not really, no.” “It’s why we picked you.” “Pardon?” He settles back. “We didn’t think it would be an issue for you.” “Who is ‘we’?” “Doctor Barlow, mostly. He says you’re a bit of a risk-taker.” Ivan quickly waves both hands in front of his face as though clearing away his own words. “No, no, not like that. He meant like a maverick. You understand the best way to improve medical care is to push boundaries, no?”

