“It takes extensive background checks, a dedicated sterile room, and supervisory visits, but yes,” Ms.

Davis said.

She closed the folder and gave me a tight, very professional smile.

“Right now, your only job is to survive the first round of harsh medicine,” Dr.

Grant said.

At six o’clock, the orderly came back and wheeled me out into the bright main corridor.

We passed the busy pharmacy window and turned toward the huge entrance lobby.

The automatic sliding doors opened and closed, letting in blasts of cold October air.