Saw Alik Lorenz’s post-fight interview this morning. Brought back a memory from last week. A 16-year-old patient in the ER, waiting for minor surgery, wouldn’t stop gushing about Lorenz’s DWCS fights. He was convinced Lorenz would land a UFC contract any day. I snuck him an extra dark chocolate cookie from my stash to calm his nerves. Today, when I told him Lorenz got that contract after a knockout win? His eyes went wide, and he forgot all about his jitters. It’s the little moments that make long shifts feel worth it.