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“Kelly said Addy reminds her of the missing girl. Do you think Kelly’s parents took her to a counselor after the whole thing happened?”
“Who knows? Kelly’s dad works for the county on the road crew. He’s not the most sensitive guy. His brains got rattled a few too many times back on the football field.”
“After what Addy told me last night, I wanted to nix any future friendship with Kelly, but I can’t do that. Addy will just say I’m out to ruin her life—again.”
“Maybe Kelly just likes to talk about this,” Natalie said. “You know, an attention-getter now that she has a baby brother.”
“She didn’t come across as needy, more melancholy.” The little waif seemed to have a black cloud behind her eyes the whole time she and Addy had clambered around the huge dinosaurs. “I sure hope Addy has the sense to back away if Kelly gets weird.”
Natalie patted my hand. “You never had that sense when it came to me.”
“Yeah, but you started out weird.”
A shadow blocked the glare glinting off the SUV. I peeked over Natalie’s shoulder.
Doc Nyce beckoned me through the plate-glass window.
The sight of his ruffled dark hair and long legs made me do a double-take.
I made eye contact.
He pointed at his watch, then held up his index finger.
I gave him a thumbs-up.
Doc’s gaze dropped to Natalie, and I realized she had turned and was waving at him. He gave her a nod, then me, before exiting stage left.
Natalie whirled back to me. “Who wasthat?”
“Doc Nyce.”
“He’s gorgeous. Is he an OB-GYN?”
I wrinkled my nose. “You’re positively ill, Nat.”
“You’re right, I should see a doctor. Do you think Doc Nyce is available?”
“He’s not a doctor.”
Obviously ignoring me, she glanced back at the window. “How do you know him?”
“He’s my client. We’re going house-hunting this afternoon.”
“Lucky you! So Doc’s sticking around town, then?”
I could see where this was leading. “You’re on sabbatical, remember?”
“Damn it. That’s right.” Natalie stood. “What time am I picking you up later?”
“Five-thirty. The kids are coming, too.” I had no choice. Babysitters didn’t exactly grow on pine trees.
“Okay.” Natalie backed toward the door, her dimples showing. “Give Doc Nyce a ‘Welcome’ kiss for me.”
“Not on your life.” Although my mind veered to Doc’s mouth, pondering. What would it be like to grab him by the ears and taste-test?
I shook the thought from my head. I had a handful of principles, and one in particular had something to do with not mixing work with play. Besides, his actions yesterday were just not normal, no matter how I tried to spin it.
With a wave, Natalie stepped out into the sunshine, leaving me alone with a ticking clock.
