“I can pull the database logs right now and show you every transaction from the last three months,” I said.

“I can’t let you do the audit yourself,” Dr.

Bennett said gently.

“An outside compliance specialist has to check the software records.”

She pointed to the silver key ring lying near my leather purse.

“I need you to leave your clinic keys on my desk and stay away until Friday morning,” Dr.

Bennett said.

I unhooked my office key ring, set it beside her reading glasses on the blotter, and folded the printed notice into my coat pocket.