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Barry sat in an armchair in Dr. O’Brien’s office, his posture relaxed from the cocktail of medications. Ray watched unobtrusively from across the room. Ace sat at attention beside him.
“Barry, I’d like to ask you a few questions about Dr. Curry,” said Dr. O’Brien.
Barry’s dull eyes seemed unseeing. He grunted his reply.
“Do you remember the last time you saw Dr. Curry?”
Barry nodded.
“Did you have a fight with her?”
Another affirmative nod.
“Was she hurt when you left her office?”
Barry’s eyes closed halfway.
“Barry?”
His eyed snapped wider and then went back to half-mast.
Ray spoke up.
“Do you really think he’s well enough to respond? The drugs seem too potent to allow accurate recall.”
“To tell you the truth, Lieutenant, his condition is severe. His aptitude for viol
