Two Lives Lost

I nodded and took in a deep breath. “Dr. Bryce, can we talk?”

The doctor frowned and checked his wristwatch. Raising his brow, he asked, “Are you sure you're going to talk to me at this hour?”

It was 11 p.m. It wasn't that late, so I insisted, “It won't take long.”

Pursing his lips, he walked to the living room and sat down before placing his bag down. “Alright.”

I sat on the couch opposite him an