“She’s short on food and water.

A few meals will take care of it, but I’d get her checked tomorrow.”

“Yes, sir.” I laid the phone facedown on the cushion.

“Thank you for coming out.”

“That’s what we’re here for.” He packed up his bag and paused with his hand on the door frame.

“Major, that fridge has been off for a while.

Open it slowly and stand back.”

Lily crawled into my lap and pressed her mouth to my shoulder.