29 SCHOOL VISIT
Peter skipped breakfast on Thursday and went to his workroom. He made sure Kayten, now transformed into a replica of Dan Valois, was properly dressed to play his role at Seneca High School. Shortly before seven, Peter led his android son to the car and hid him in the rear seat covered by a blanket. That kept him out of Pam’s sight as well as Peter’s. The creator preferred not having to gaze at the fake Dan, a reaction that surprised him.
The overnight rain left a shine of renewal on driveways, streets, and shrubs. Birds asserted their rights to begin a day of pecking and gathering. The sun battled haze and smog. Near school Peter said, “Well, this is it, the big test. Can you pull this off?”
Kayten spoke with Dan’s voice. “I calculate there is a high probability
