Ruby stepped in first, followed closely by an intern named Sarah who was carrying a fresh set of charts. Both women froze. Jake was still half-draped over Rolan, one of the doctor’s legs still hooked loosely over his hip, c*m visible on Rolan’s stomach and leaking slowly from where they remained joined. The IV tubing dangled from Jake’s arm like an afterthought. The air smelled unmistakably of s*x. No one spoke for three full seconds. Ruby’s eyes flicked from Jake’s face to Rolan’s, her stepfather’s and then back again. Sarah’s mouth opened and closed once without sound. Jake, still catching his breath, managed a lopsided, unrepentant grin. “Ward rounds are a little early today,” he said, voice rough, without any shock on his face. Rolan made no move to cover himself. His ex

