“Doctor, I’ve been so stressed. Is there something you could do about that?” I watch her with narrowed eyes, saying nothing. “You see, there’s this gorgeous man who hasn’t touched me for more than a week and it’s driving me crazy. My muscles feel tense. I can’t sleep at night.” “Tense where?” I ask, fitting the stethoscope in my ears and pressing the bell over her chest. Her heartbeat suddenly fills my ears, steady and strong. “Um, you know. Places.” I fight to keep a straight face. “Miss Romano, please. You can tell me. I’m a doctor.” Her face suddenly flames pink. I’ve done all kinds of
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