“ Who are you ?” “ Matthias Kade . I ’ m here to help .”
“ How did you know – I mean , what makes you think we need your help ?”
“ I ’ ll explain afterwards , sir . But right now , time is of the essence . The more time we waste , the more time your son falls out of my reach .”
“ He ’ s a doctor , Herald ,” Claire reassured . “ He ’ s no older than Dyl . There ’ s no way he ’ s a –” “ My card , sir .”
Herald was surprised to find my outstretched arm in front of him , with card between my index and middle fingers , waiting for his acceptance . He slowly took it , watching me intently . Then he reached into his back pocket and pulled out his glasses . Putting them on , he began to read .
“ Dr . Matthias L . Kade … Strythsford Medical in L . A . But how ?”
“ I ’ m thirty-two , sir . I specialize in genetics and abnormal diseases . Just what your son needs . Now , if I may see the patient , I could save him if it ’ s not too late .”
Herald stared at Claire a moment and then nodded .
“ This way , Dr . Kade ,” Claire said as she led me toward the stairs . Herald followed behind as we all went up to the second floor .
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