A Trade for Life

The doctor looked at Sadie, hesitated for a moment, then said, "Ms. Vance, I have something I'd like to discuss with you in private."

Sadie was startled.

The doctor doing the rounds today was the same one who had seen them yesterday. He was a man in his late 30s named Ray Silva. He wore glasses and looked very polite.

Callum spoke up immediately. "Dr. Silva, let's talk with both of us present."