FORTY-NINE
The lawyers and psychiatrists watched as Frank threw his temper tantrum. After Frank had been taken back to his cell, Dr. Arnold laughed, relief more evident than humor.
“Question for you, Dr. Arnold,” Kelly said. “It seems to me I’ve read somewhere that brain tumors can sometimes trigger phantom smells. Is that true?”
“Yes, that’s sometimes the case.”
“Is there any particular smell?”
“Well, there is at least anecdotal evidence that a strong smell like burning rubber might be a symptom of some health condition. Not necessarily a tumor, but perhaps a stroke. I wouldn’t rule out a tumor. But I think you might be on to something. Other symptoms can include headaches, loss of balance or unsteadiness, memory loss, nausea. Even personality changes.”
“I wouldn’t put much stock in
