Jacob was breathing hard ... trying to regulate the pain ... fear in his eyes.  He felt very weak ... and was sweating.  He slowly lowered himself back down onto the treatment table ... no longer caring that he laid naked before her.  After a few moments, he began to breath easier ... his heart still racing.  He looked at Doctor Mirelle like a frightened child.  He watched as she slowly raised his leg ... before the knee was vertical, he felt the searing pain return.  He yelled in pain as he clutched the ends of the table ...