The next morning, Nathan dragged himself back to the hospital, his mind still heavy with the events of the previous night. He found a senior nurse in the break room and, after a moment of hesitation, decided to mention his strange experience.
“Oh, maybe your initiation has begun,” the nurse said with a chuckle, clearly amused. “It’s just part of the job here at Saint Luther’s.” She gave him a knowing look, the kind that implied he’d soon understand.