Doris is creepy that way…

…and the drama increases along with the marital tension! Thomas is perpetually enraged at this point in the novel. His wife has been snooping on him, and it doesn’t help that Robert, Cassi’s friend from pathology showed up to the surgical meeting and started talking about the patients he’s been finding that seem to have no cause of death…personally, I think Thomas’ anger towards Robert is more of a “my wife tells you everything” deal instead of actual resentment for Robert’s work.

*Pop!*

The plot jumps to Cassi who is at an ophthalmologist appointment about her eye. Her condition has worsened and the doctor strongly encourages Cassi to get the surgery. Cassi agrees, but says she has to talk to Thomas, who has been giving her the silent treatment very effectively since the incident involving Patricia...
So before confirming the surgery, Cassi takes a deep breath and confronts Thomas about the issue at the hospital. He, still being angry, tells her that its an inappropriate time to talk about personal issues when they’re both on call... a.k.a Thomas is just a fed-up guy who exerts his anger on his wife, forcing him to rely on more pills while simultaneously forcing Cassi to rely on herself for comfort. That’s just wrong. Ugh. Yet another reason why drugs are bad!!
Cassi then leaves for home, obviously upset, alone, and afraid of losing her life partner’s care at a time concerning her life-altering condition. As Cassi walks out, Doris pretends to type…as if she really wasn’t eavesdropping on their conversation through the door. I bet she loves it. Taking in information about the wife of the guy she’s sleeping with.
Doris is creepy that way…