If I were to switch to cardiac surgery, there'd be a void in the emergency department," Norah explained, her demeanor cool, her gaze piercing. "However, if you're willing to exchange positions with me, I'm certain both Dr. Toby Blakely and the emergency department director would approve."

Norah proposed the switch with calculated precision.

Baylor felt thoroughly flustered. He had no desire to work in the emergency department; he wasn't naive enough to accept such a role.