In the late 1980s , Hawking had grown close to one of his nurses , Elaine Mason , to the dismay of some colleagues , caregivers and family members who were disturbed by her strength of personality and protectiveness .
[ 97 ] [ 96 ] [ 98 ] In the late 1980s , Hawking had grown close to one of his nurses , Elaine Mason , to the dismay of some colleagues , caregivers and family members who were disturbed by her strength of personality and protectiveness .