number : 213-426-9973 .” He scrutinized the card for several seconds before his eyes met mine again . “ You ’ ll pardon me for saying , but you look pretty young for a doctor . Mind if I ask your age and specialization ?”
“ I ’ m thirty-two but am told I could pass for twenty when smooth-faced , and I specialize in genetics and abnormal diseases , though I ’ m also licensed as a general health practitioner , as well .”
“ You never did say why you were in New Haven , Doctor ,” Sykes bellowed from the door .
“ Sight-seeing . I ’ m on winter holiday .”
“ And when will you be returning to L . A .?” Grace followed up from Sykes ’ question .
“ Today , actually . I ’ ve finished my business here and am looking forward to getting back home .”
Grace looked over his notes and then exchanged a satisfied look with his partner .
“ That ’ s all we need , Mist – Doctor Kade . We appreciate your cooperation . If you think of anything else that could help our investigation , please don ’ t hesitate to contact myself or Detective Sykes . The number ’ s on my card .”
“ Thank you , gentlemen ,” I said cordially back , taking the outstretched card and waving them to the door . “ Now , if you ’ ll excuse me , I ’ d like to get dressed . My flight .”
After they left , I stood at the door a moment , my mind whirling . I needed to get closer to the scene .
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