“Dr Hall?” I asked. “You say he’s serious? Does that mean he’s… mean?” She shook her head. “No, Chloe. I promise you he’s not mean. Just… serious.” “Serious. Stoic,” I said again. “That’s right. Serious and stoic.” She carried on gathering bits of paperwork on her clipboard. Serious and stoic, and an incredible doctor. I couldn’t wait to meet him.
