A Police Officer Hugged His Service Dog While The Veterinarian Prepared The Final Injection

his lap watched Alex pass with the particular solemnity that young people sometimes find in moments that clarify something for them about the world.

Alex did not notice any of it. He was looking at Rex.

Dr. Elena Marsh was already in the examination room when Alex arrived, standing at the far end of the metal table with the practiced stillness of someone continue reading …