Episode 21
“Dr. Vaughn, I apologize for not getting back to you sooner.” Said Eve as she seated herself behind her desk. She had finally found the time to return his call.
“I fully understand and may I ask, how is your daughter doing?”
“My daughter?”
“She collapsed after her wedding?”
“Yes but how did you know?”
“It was in the papers.”
“Ah yes, I sometimes forget how fascinated the people in this area are with the goings on in Harmony, Home of the Cranes.”
“People around the world are fascinated with the Cranes.”
“Something Alistair Crane will never let us forget; at least until his disappearance this past summer. Now what was it that you had called me about?”
“Well as I told you before we have had a patient here for almost 8 years in a persistent coma.”
“And how can I help you with that?”
“In the last few weeks her vital signs and brain activity have spike several times but she never seems to regain consciousness.” I would appreciate it if you could find the time to come to Castleton and examine her for me.”
“I still don’t understand why you think I could find something you have overlooked.”
“Really doctor your reputation proceed you.”
“Thank you for your confidence but…”
“Doctor Russell, I’ve been dealing with this patient for years; it never hurts to have a fresh pair of eyes look over a case.”
“Well, I may have some time on…Friday.”
“That would be wonderful Dr Russell. I will be looking forward to meeting you.”
“Good day, Dr. Vaughn.”
“Eve, do you have time to help me with something?” Sam leaned his head into the office.
“Of coarse Sam, come in, have a seat. It’s been too long since we’ve talked. Is there anything new with you?”
“Well as a matter of fact, it looks like Grace is coming home tomorrow.”
“Oh, Sam, that’s wonderful. Is she coming home to stay?”
“It’s too early to tell.”
“Is David coming with her?”
“I don’t want to burden you with my problems you have enough on your plate. But to answer your question no I think Grace will be coming home alone. Now, I was hoping that your expertise might come in handy on a case I’m working on.”
“I can certainly try but listen, I’m never to busy for you. You can lean on me anytime.”
“Thank you Eve, oh by the way, have you spoken to Simone?”
“This must have something to do with Jared Casey. Yes, Simone phoned me right after. It must have been awful. Do you have any leads or suspects?”
“Not yet. Last night Jared’s body disappeared from the morgue.”
“My word!”
“The coroner hadn’t started the autopsy, but he had taken some preliminary photos. Could you take a look at them for me?”
“Certainly. I assume you’ve already spoken to the coroner?”
“Yes and he was most interested in this photo of Jared’s neck area.”
“Let me see. That..That can’t be!”
“So you see it too?”
“Yes. It would seem that Jared Casey has a set of gills!”
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End of Episode 21
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