Rachel Steele - Gyno Exam -

“For you,” Dr. Vance said, placing the tiny plant on the side table. “I find that having something alive and green in here helps. Makes the room feel less like a spaceship.”

Nurse Liam Chen knocked and entered, his presence calm and unobtrusive. He verified Rachel’s identity and allergies, then stood by the instrument tray, ready to assist but giving Rachel her space. Rachel Steele - Gyno Exam

Rachel Steele stared at the ceiling of the examination room, counting the tiny holes in the acoustic tiles. It was her third attempt at counting; the first two had been interrupted by the pounding of her own heart. The paper gown crinkled with every breath she took, a harsh whisper in the sterile silence. “For you,” Dr

The room felt very small. Rachel thought of her calendar—the product launch next month, the trip to Rome she had planned for fall. “How do I not panic?” Makes the room feel less like a spaceship