Parker took the lollipop and ripped off the wrapper. "Thanks, Doc. And thanks for the diagnosis. I guess." She looked disgusted, and licked the candy with a disgruntled expression. "Stupid campaign. Maybe I can sue *them* for support of Raindrop."

"I'll come back if it gets worse." She smiled. "You're a lot nicer than Dr. House. Who's a stand-up guy, but...."