Jamie tugged his hand, trying to loosen John’s grip, but the man ignored him, clearly distraught. God, what was going on here? The John he knew would never treat him like this. A scream from a room on their right sent a shock of adrenaline through him, ice and fire. Shivering, he saw the police officer and Nico run toward the examining room and disappear inside. The door slammed shut behind them, closing them inside. No!
The nurse flung open the door on their left. “He’s in here, Doctor.”
Jamie saw her eyes, glassy and fey, and fear snatched his breath. He tried to stop John, but the man pulled him into the room while the nurse left them, heading back to the front entrance.
“Andy?” John approached the child lying still on top of the examining table. At last he let go of Jamie’s hand and
