Wednesday morning Kiko scooped up Mother the moment Katie entered and she shot him a strange look. His coat was already on and the goose was glaring at him as though he knew what was happening, where he was going. Kiko muttered something to Mother and then turned back to Katie.
“Vet appointment. You okay for a little while?”
“Of course,” said Katie, pulling her scarf off. “That’s today?”
Mother struggled in Kiko’s arms.
“It’s like he knows,” said Kiko. “Yeah, I should have mentioned it last night, but I forgot with all the mystery-solving.” Kiko hated admitting it. At least it seemed to amuse Katie.
“All right then,” said Katie, grinning. “See you in a bit.”
It was snowing again as Kiko drove to Mount Angus Valley Veterinary Clinic at the edge of town. Mother seemed agitated in the s
