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Chapter 9

After a moment of silent contemplation on both our parts, we turned to face the creature that lay stretched out on the gurney.

“Should we call Max?” Megan asked.

“Is he going to dissect that thing?” I asked with a hint of hostility.

“If you want to be able to work with him, it might be a good idea to tone down the hostility and offer an olive branch.”

“I don’t know why I need to be the one who offers one.”

“You wouldn’t,” she muttered as she stepped up to the creature and cautiously inspected its face. “I can see a hint of human amidst this animal’s snout.”

“Really?” I said as I rushed forward to stand next to her.  “Damn, it’s creepy looking.” My involuntary shudder emphasized my feelings.  “I’m a little sorry that Evan left.”

“Are you really that dependent on Evan?” she asked

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