Chapter 16

• Kat’s dad was really nice for a doctor. Even though I hated hospitals, I felt a little more comfortable with him around. He had given me half of a little white pill, and after about half an hour, the pain in my foot subsided to a dull throb.
• "You have a fracture in your foot," Kat's dad said, pursing his lips as he eyed the bruise on my cheek. "Quite a fall you had."
• "Sure was," I nodded, fighting to keep my voice relaxed and even. "I'm pretty clumsy, so it's not a surprise."