[ WP ] In a time/place that has recently abolished the death penalty , a corrupt prison comes up with a novel solution to overcrowding : a 'specialist ' who 's job is to talk inmates into committing suicide .

`` Take a seat, Miles'' said the Doctor with kind eyes and a gentle smile. `` How are you feeling today?'' 
 
 Miles, a long-term resident of Westgate, squirmed into his chair - unable to control his twitching. 
 
 `` I'm Doctor Erdely, and I'm here to help our inmates with recovery and mental health. Even condemned men like you, Miles. Four life sentences is a long time.'' 
 
 Miles blinked furiously, unable to maintain eye contact with the Doctor. 
 
 `` Miles - you and I have doctor-patient confidentiality. This is a private place. No cameras. No guards. Just us,'' said the Doctor, confidently. 
 
 `` So I think I can be very honest with you,'' whispered the Doctor as he slid his chair towards Miles. `` Your new inmate, Vasquez - *he's not who he says he is*.'' 
 
 Miles rippled with nervous energy. 
 
 `` You know what he really is, do n't you?'' 
 
 Miles hesitated. 
 
 `` One of *them*.'' 
 
 Miles shook back and forth. `` No no no no no no no no.'' 
 
 `` Miles...'' 
 
 `` No no no no no no no'' 
 
 `` At lights out tonight, you know what you have to do. For all of us. For your soul. Miles. Look at me.'' 
 
 Miles looked up, briefly, before the Doctor grabbed him by the neck and fixed his gaze. 
 
 `` You **have** to do it, Miles. He's one of *them*!'' the Doctor growled. `` Do you understand?'' 
 
 Miles nodded. 
 
 `` Good. I'll show you out.'' 
 
 The Doctor escorted Miles to the door, cuffs and all. After Miles had been taken by the guards, the Warden approached. 
 
 `` Doctor... this is n't part of our arrangement. I-'' the Doctor cut the Warden off with a press of a finger to his lips. 
 
 The Doctor turned and looked at the guard. 
 
 `` Send Vasquez in.''
