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“No” She gave a tired s, but after the conference and my accident, I’ve hit a wall”

“I’ll go up with you,” Hank said, helping her with her crutches

She nodded “I think what I need is a good night’s sleep” She put her hand on Remi’s shoulder as she looked at Sa?”

“Nine should work”

“See you then”

The next athered in the lobby A softly to herself “You can do this You can do this …”

Re not to notice Hank watched her a moment, then joined the step for her The stress exacerbates her anxiety, which apparently causes these mild seizures”

“Does she take medication for it?” Remi asked him

“I’m not sure,” he said as the elevator door opened

Renee stepped off, her face pale, her eyes watery “I hate to cancel at the last second, but I’ve been sick to , and my ankle’s a bit more swollen”

Amal took a tentative step toward her “I’ll stay with you, Dr LaBelle”

“I don’t think it’s anything serious, but you probably shouldn’t get too close I’ll be fine What I need to do is prop o”

“Without you? What if so happens?”

“If we had a crystal ball and knew everything bad that was co down the chute, we’d all be paralyzed Venture out, spread your wings”

“But—”