* * * ben was sitting at his desk , taking a tiny unscheduled break between patient number 29 and patient number 30 . as much as she liked him , even she did n't like his singing voice all that much . she stretches , cat-like , as she reaches for a glass of wine on the table beside her . i know you told me not to come over , but i really need to talk to you . `` hector , you have to stay cool . '' 