Clear skies, light traffic, a correctly matched coffee order from your favorite store (though mislabeled with a “B,” but baby steps...). “Today's gonna be awesome,” you think.

As you walk into the clinic, the nurse quickly follows you into your office. “We have a lot of patients today, doctor. Doctors Richards and Helen called in sick, so you're alone. Hopefully, we'll survive without them!”

“Yup, jinxed it,” you think. You force out a wry smile, head to your desk, and await your first patient.