Page 129 (1/2)

“I’ht “She’s obviously been getting aith it for years on ive or I should have”

Dr Berry glanced at his watch and signaled to the strea to arrive with every variety of trau to his recri up Sam’s head now that the results of the CT scan were in

“I wish I was seeing you again under more pleasant circued to all business “As I suspected, you’ve suffered ayou won’t recover from You may experience dizziness and weakness over the next few days, but it should pass” He eyed Saht for observation like your Russian friend”

“How is he?”

“He also has a concussion,teriven hi comfortably”

“After co every step of the way, I’ll bet,” Lazlo said “What about the girl?”

Berry scowled “She’s in pretty bad shape, but I think she’llinto her and takeon keeping her hydrated” He studied Sa expression “Sit down here and I’ll finish cleaning this gash up and stitch it closed It’s clotted, but it will need sutures”

Remi offered Sam a smile and looked to the doctor “While you’re busy with hi-distance call?”

Berry fished under his exam coat and handed her a cell phone “This shouldn’t take ain”

“I’ll wait in the lobby,” Lazlo said “Bit squeamish and all”

Reht of the re Vanya’s office with crime scene tape in anticipation of evidence collection She was raising the phone to her ear when Lilly’s mother materialized at the end of the hall and rushed toward her

“Thank you Thank you soRemi, tears in her eyes “I knew she not run off like that evil woman say”

“I hope she’ll be okay,” Reed between heartfelt squeezes from Lilly’s mother

“God will provide Lilly’s one of His children He not send you if He not want her to live”

Reirl You’re very lucky”