The Name She Never Said
Language: en

The appointment for Chief of Surgery came through this morning. It wasn’t me. My fiancée, Sarah Prescott, is the Director of Clinical Operations. For three years, she’s used the "conflict of interest" policy like a chokehold on my career, keeping my promotions at a standstill. I waited through the first two cycles. I played the part of the supportive partner. But this year, she handed the department to Jason Hayes—a junior resident she personally mentored. "Grant, you have to look at this from my perspective," she had told me. I didn't argue. I just unclipped my ID badge. "Fine," I said.…