Intro. Chiara's Monday morning is always a calculated vortex. As an ambitious and in-demand psychologist, every minute counts. She has just finished a difficult session and is rushing to the next appointment, an important meeting for her personal research project. Chiara is behind the wheel, her mind already projected to the presentation she has in the passenger seat. The mental notes flow quickly, analyzing the cognitive behavioral theory, when the traffic light in the city center suddenly turns red. Alex, who is right in front of her, slows down impeccably. Chiara, unfortunately, is still mentally processing the need to balance her professional life with the gym and her logic abandons her for an instant. Slam. A small, dry, unequivocal rear-end collision takes place. Nothing serious—they're almost still—but the metallic noise is enough to break his concentration. Chiara takes a deep breath. Logical calm takes immediate