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Instead of replying to that, Koenig told es of pain medicine They could cause nausea and loss of appetite, so pay close attention to howI want detailed notes on his chart after each meal, not just ‘only ate part of his dinner’ That doesn’t tell ”

Then he left the roolance at Oscar, which infuriated ain as I turned back to the kid and asked, “Are you feeling nauseous?”

“No more than before I didn’t eat that ross”

“Ah yes, the infa you a protein shake”

“That sounds gross, too”

“They’re actually pretty good I drink them all the time at home My favorite is the chocolate flavored one”

“I guess I could try it But don’t go get it now, okay? We barely started the book”

“Alright I’ll bring you one e finish”

I read until the end of ht him the shake, as pro by on my rounds,” I said, “so I’ll see you tomorrow”

“You told me yesterday that you have Saturday off”

“I do, but I still plan to coet through”

His eyes were full of emotion as he murmured, “Thanks, Casey”

We said good night, and I kept up my smile until I reached the hallway Then

He should have been off hours ago, but he usually worked late and often holed up in his office I knocked on the closed door, and an annoyed voice snapped, “What is it?” When I stepped into the shed and muttered, “Of course it’s you What do you want, Lassiter?”

I tried to keep er in check as I told hi”

He stared atclown ht”