She nodded, his story becoming familiar after hearing similar versions all over town and the operating rooms.
"Oh, in that case we may have spoken over the boards. I'm Linda Carter," she added, offering her hand for a shake. "I cannot possibly imagine the differences between medicine in your time and ours."
She couldn't help a sight when he spoke. "Easier said than done." She leaned a little closer. "I've been working on getting a place of my own for years, but so far is only a dream."