ABSTRACT
On Friday evening, Nick pulled into the hospital parking lot for the board meeting. The air was crisp and clear, the exact opposite of when he arrived for his last board meeting. He had a bit of a spring in his step as he walked into the hospital. When he entered the boardroom, all the board members were present, and Dr. Richardson said, “Oh good, you’re here. Why don’t you get yourself set up so we can start?” As he walked to the front of the room, Nick noticed Ray Driscoll rocking back and forth in his chair, with his arms folded across his chest and a malevolent smile on his face. Nick acknowledged him with a slight nod, which was not returned. As he was getting ready, his team walked in together and took seats in front of the room with Nick. Ray’s smile vanished and was replaced by a confused expression. Then, Nick passed around the handouts and signaled to Dr. Richardson that he was ready.
