“Liz Merrigold, her vet, gently tested the dog’s neck and abdomen, a frown between her eyes.“How is he, Liz? Is it a virus or a digestive problem? Don’t tell me it’s distemper, because I know I gave Diesel the medicine you—”“Would you please shut up?” The petite veterinarian shone a penlight into Diesel’s eyes, watching his response.“Sorry.” Kit took a deep breath and stared at the nearby wall, where a big poster announced summer internships for exceptional college students.“Los Alamos,” she rea...d, trying to distract herself. “Doesn’t your brother work there? Something classified, right?”Liz didn’t answer.“You told me that the two of you used to work together on projects in college.” Kit stared at the bright yellow poster, afraid to look at Diesel’s motionless body.“My brother has far too big an ego to allow a mere female into his perfectly ordered lab for long. Now can I work here, please?”Kit turned away and ran a hand through her hair as she studied a public health poster.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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