[That's true, they bonded over grapes. It was the fruitiest of Chilton's interactions.]

I won't deny my affinity, Hannibal. It's rare that someone in our profession is -- [morally unsound enough] open-minded enough to understand that circumstance of case study should dictate procedure. I'm still grateful for your support on that matter.

[But it's that second bit of information that gives him pause.]

Surgery? Why the change of heart?