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Veterinarian Clinic
Wednesday
4:00 p.m.
“I’m done for the day, right?” Emma stuck her phone back into her pocket.
“Yes, all done.” Sadie confirmed. “Why? Who was that, and what are you getting ready for?”
“That was Killian,” Emma offered nonchalantly. “He needs me for a rescue mission.”
“Oh!” A suggestive smile crossed Sadie’s face. “Rescue what … or should I ask whom? Him perhaps?”
“I’m guessing an animal of some sort. I’d better get my supplies.”
Emma didn’t wait for further prodding on the subject, but went into the back room and double checked her home visits’ backpack. Once it was stocked and ready, she laid out a few cages of assorted sizes.
With nothing else to occupy her time, Killian’s words floated through her head.
You busy, Doc?
She didn’t want to admit how j
