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He caught up with Gamay and ran beside her

“Goodyour run?”

“Yes, very much, thank you”

“Good” He clicked on his quick smile “See you at breakfast”

Mayhew stepped up his pace and continued past Gamay until he disappeared around a corner

The legendary Florida hu aside, and Gamay returned to her room drenched in perspiration She showered and dressed in a fresh pair of shorts, a tank top, and sandals, and she followed the sound of voices to the dining room

Dr Mayheaved Gaht and pointed to an empty chair The consensus at the table was in favor of the brie-and-tomato omelet It was cooked to perfection, and served with homemade oatmeal bread

Noting Gausto, Mayhew said, “The

cooking here is one of the perks we insisted upon beforeourselves on Bonefish Key”

He drained the rest of his coffeeand dabbed his mouth with a napkin Then he reached under his chair and handed Ga with a clean lab coat in it

“Ready for the tour, Dr Trout?”

Gamay rose and buttoned herself into the coat

“Anytime you are, Dr Mayhew”

He replied with the inevitable switched-on smile

“Follow me,” he said