Page 1 (1/2)

Chapter 1

Melissa

“Bye Mr Thurman,” I call as the elderly man dodders out the door “Take care of yourself, okay? I’ll see you again soon”

The white-hairedheavily on his cane but he doesn’t even bother to turn around He just waves a hand backwards atfly

And I don’t blaave the seventy year-old a prostate exaood tiuy’s behind and feeling around back there Who would want that? But it’s a medical necessity, and the exa on risk factors It’s oes off without a hitch

So I try to be sensitive about the test I’m respectful and professional, and try not to snap the rubber gloves when I put thenal that I a a serious medical exam Take a deep breath, relax, and it’ll be over soon

And they go off without a hitch for the most part After all, I’ve done thousands of prostate exah I’ve only been in practice for a few years It’s ist after all Guys coo about my business and poof! We’re done in thirty seconds, soie

But let’s be honest – it’s not exactly a fun tier in your h I’m always careful to douse myself with lube Thus, Mr Thurman’s refusal to look atto be revisited only every two years My naotten until the alarain

I sighed, leaning back as Leonie popped her head in She’s a fellow urologist, and we opened up this practice together after finishing our residencies

“How’d it go with that one?” she asks sympathetically

I shrug ruefully

“Not bad He didn’t like it, but then they usually don’t”

Leonie laughs a little

“Yeah tell uy coloves, the guy started hyperventilating Like tears in his eyes panic, I thought he was going to pass out”