He winced at the mention of a vasectomy ... feeling for the poor slave who must undergo this procedure without sufficient anesthesia.  He hoped that she would return to just ... talk.  He felt something for her, but he did not know what it was.  Perhaps just the closeness that develops between a patient and doctor as all social barriers are broken down for the sake of medical needs.  He nodded as she promised breakfast ... "Please come back" he said as she walked out the door ...