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“No, and frankly that concerns me, too.”
“You expected him to regain his memory by now?”
“It’s true I didn’t expect him to become quite so attached to Officer Jenkins, but it’s her behavior that has me concerned.”
He leaned forward. “Kelly? What’s she done?”
Donna crossed her legs. “And she’s Kelly now.”
“That’s her name.”
“It appears that Kelly has wormed her way into your life in a most disturbing fashion.”
Trey stared at Donna. Wormed her way? Kelly hadn’t wormed anywhere. She’d fought him at every step.
“It was on your advice that I allowed her to remain,” he said. “You told me it was the best thing for Jason.”
Donna nodded. “I am aware of that.”
“So what’s changed?”
“Is she here now?” Donna asked, lowering her voice.
“She’s back on duty.” Which was too bad. He and Jason had enjoyed a pleasant two days with Kelly while she’d been off. Swimming, tennis, watching television. They’d even played a board game together, and Kelly had worked with Jason on his ABCs.
“I wish you could hear your tone of voice,” Donna said.
“What’s wrong with my tone?”
“It’s full of regret because she’s gone back to work.”
“I like Kelly,” Trey said with a shrug. “So does Jason, obviously.”
“I’ve also noticed that she’s watching people very carefully, as if she’s plotting something.”
Trey tapped a pen on his desk. Although convinced Donna couldn’t have been involved in the kidnapping, he thought better of telling her Kelly was assisting the FBI.
“She’s a cop and naturally suspicious.”
“And just listen to how you defend her. I’m truly sorry to have to say this, Trey, but it’s become clear to me you’re getting as attached to Officer Jenkins as Jason. I did not expect that from you.”
Trey sat back. “I know Kelly is not his mother.”
“Do you know she’s not your wife?”
Trey knew jealousy when he heard it. He’d dealt with it often enough. And right now Dr. Carico didn’t sound at all professional. What was this conversation really about?
He steepled his fingers. “Are you saying you think it’s best for Jason that I send Officer Jenkins away?”
“I’m sorry, but, yes, I do. I think it would be better for both of you.”
“That’s your professional opinion?”
She nodded. “It is.”
“Thank you, Dr. Carico,” Trey said. Time to end this discussion. He needed to think carefully about how to proceed. Carico’s warning wasn’t anything he hadn’t already considered. His relationship with Kelly—whatever it was—could never interfere with Jason’s recovery. But the two of them were behaving exactly as the good doctor had recommended, and Jason was doing fine, except for the fact that he still believed Kelly was his mother.
Well, he’d asked for advice from Carico, and he’d gotten it.
It had never occurred to him that the doctor had feelings for him, but she quite obviously wanted to get rid of Kelly for her own reasons. What would Carico think if she knew those mandatory good-night kisses had become the highlight of his day? That he was so pathetic he thought about Officer Jenkins constantly?
He stood. “I’ll certainly take your recommendation under advisement.”
Carico remained seated and blinked up at him. “Under advisement?”
“I’ve thought I should get a second opinion for some time now. This crossroads is the ideal time to consult a new child psychiatrist.”
She came to her feet. “But I’ve been treating Jason since the accident.”
“I know that.”
Hands fisted at her sides, she said, “I’ve rearranged my schedule, canceled appointments to make myself available to treat your son.”
“And I’m grateful for that,” Trey said. “You’ve been of tremendous help to Jason.” And were damn well compensated for your time.
“Yet this is how you repay my devotion to you?”
Trey stared at the doctor, stunned. “Let’s try to keep this professional, shall we, Doctor?”
