“I also need the certified lab log for the third embryo transfer.”

His fingers stopped on the metal tab of the hanging folder.

Instead of pulling the page, he slid Spencer’s chart into the mahogany drawer next to his desk, turned the little silver key in the lock, and dropped the key into his sweater pocket.

“The documentation for the third transfer is currently restricted under an unscheduled administrative update,” Dr.

Vance said, looking down at his desk blotter.

“Restricted by who, exactly?” I asked.