My sister and I walked the same road—same medical school, same sleepless nights. But when it was over, our parents cleared her debt… and left mine behind.

“You did?” I asked, surprised.

“Of course I did.” Jessica looked hurt. “Audrey, I’ve always known they treated us differently. I just… I didn’t know how to fix it without making things work worse.”

Before I could respond, Dr Margaret woo approached us. “Dr Collins,” she said, looking directly at me, “I was very impressed by Dr Fleming’s account of your research. We should discuss whether you’d consider bringing your work to our neurosurgery department instead of johnk Hopkins.”

I blinked in surprise. “That’s very flattering, doctor woo, but—”

“She’s already accepted the Patterson,” Jessica interjected, putting her arm around my shoulders proudly. “It’s a Once in a-lifetime opportunity Unity. But you should know my sister never does just one revolutionary thing at a time. I’d bet she’ll have another groundbreaking study underway within months of arriving in Baltimore.”

Dr Woo smiled. “Well, when you’ve completed the fellowship, keep Detroit in mind. We’d be fortunate to have you.” She nodded to Jessica. “Both of you, in your respective Specialties.”