Having spent a restless night locked out of her new home, Dr. Caroline Todd arrives at the local hospital weary and faintly reminiscent of a taxi cab, the scent of air freshener a poor substitute for deodorant. She quickly encounters the ho…

Joanna takes pains to avoid being seen with Statham, but Caroline’s discretion is less assured. She is caught arriving with Guy after spending the night at his apartment. Though she insists nothing transpired between them, Guy seems incline…

Joanna’s anxieties extend beyond her age; she is deeply troubled by the stagnation of her relationship with Statham. He attempts to inject excitement into their lives through impulsive gestures – often involving the provocative act of playi…

Joanna approaches her fortieth birthday with a smile, buoyed by a pleasant misconception: she believes a locket, a gift from Lyndon, is a birthday token of affection. In reality, it comes from Dr. Alan Statham, filled with his own particula…

The hospital throbbed with unspoken desires. Mac was the focus of affection for both Caroline and Sue, while Boyce and Kim enjoyed each other’s company. Karen, meanwhile, penned a love poem to Martin, who desperately sought to capture Carol…

Caroline’s body ached, a dull throb a constant reminder of the night before. The details of the party remained hazy, fragmented memories surfacing with unwelcome clarity – the kisses, the fleeting touches. A wave of mortification washed ove…

Statham remains haunted by Joanna, dedicating his days to winning her back with increasingly outlandish displays: feigned suicides, amplified renditions of "All By Myself," and a cafeteria tug-of-war challenge to Lyndon for her affections. …

The hospital is the venue for a charity Grand Slave Auction, with Statham, Caroline, Guy, and Lyndon all offered for bid. While some attract fierce competition, others find themselves less desired. Caroline’s position deteriorates when s…

Mac’s departure loomed, and Sue and Caroline wrestled with the impending loss of him. Sue, in a moment of desperate fervor, considered drastic measures to keep Mac confined to the hospital. Meanwhile, Caroline spent the day fixating on Shef…