[Emily had answered honestly. Even if he cannot manage to do the same (his own shallow retort is barely surprising to her), at least Alec cannot throw it back in her face. She was truthful, and perhaps it was foolish of her to be so open with a man who was hesitant to do the same.

Regardless, anything she can sketch of his character, she'll take for now. Even if the details are often small and lacking thus far.]

I've told you the truth. If you don't believe me, that's your own problem. [She's not going to stand here and convince him otherwise.] And why is this doctor someone worth "screwing over"? What exactly did he do?