Unforgettable by Meryl Sawyer

Author:Meryl Sawyer
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: Island/Beach, Amnesia
Published: 1997-01-21T12:29:56+00:00

18

“Well, you got your wish.”

The heavy dose of sarcasm in Rachel’s voice echoed across the pool, where several volunteers were tending the orphaned seal pups. Everyone looked at Greg’s research partner. Lucky glanced at Nomo, who had just driven her back from her session with Dr. Summerville. Until this moment she’d felt happier, understanding more about what was wrong with her, than she had since the accident.

“1475 has been spotted,” Rachel announced.

Lucky couldn’t help smiling, even though Rachel was clearly angry with her. “Rudy’s still alive? That’s fabulous!”

Rachel’s stare drilled into Lucky and she stiffened, aware yet again of how much the woman disliked her. “He chewed through the wire netting at Takanaga’s and ate several opaka-paka.”

“Opakapaka—fish,” Nomo explained, moving closer to Lucky. “Takanaga runs a fish farm.”

Farm? Lucky saw fields of corn or sugar cane. She’d have to ask Nomo later, “Good for Rudy. He must be feeling better. He’s hunting again. We couldn’t get him to eat anything.”

“You’re missing the point,” Rachel said, her voice as contemptuous as her expression. “The institute depends on the goodwill of these farmers. They supply us with surplus fish at no cost. They’re furious because we freed a worthless shark—”

“Rudy was only doing what his instincts told him,” interrupted Lucky. “And sharks aren’t worthless. They have superior immune systems. They don’t get cancer. Scientists are studying them, hoping to find a cure for AIDS. I saw it on the Internet.”

Rachel pivoted and walked away, leaving Lucky staring at the back of her khaki blouse. The woman had been so hostile after Rudy had been freed that Lucky rarely ventured upstairs to the office when Rachel was around.

“I didn’t mean to cause trouble.” She turned to Nomo, saddened by his concerned expression. He was a good friend who always tried to help and never made her feel foolish when she didn’t know something.

Nomo led her to a side entrance, where trucks were offloading the day’s supply of fresh fish. “You didn’t cause the trouble. It was already here. Rachel just didn’t want to see it.”

“See what?”

Nomo regarded her solemnly, which was unusual because he smiled most of the time. “Greg is never going to love Rachel. She’s been patiently waiting since Jessica’s death. Rachel came back to the institute just as you freed Rudy. I saw her standing there, watching you and Greg.”

“There wasn’t anything to see,” Lucky said, but she didn’t meet Nomo’s steady gaze. Something had happened with Greg that day, yet she wasn’t certain just what it was. Since then Greg had been gentler with her, more understanding. And he hadn’t once mentioned sex or done anything to press her.

“Get outta here. Do you really believe nothing happened?” Nomo asked. “Or are you just saying it because you’re uncomfortable discussing this? I can’t help you if you don’t level with me.”

No wonder Nomo was so popular with the volunteers. The older man always seemed to understand each person’s problems. “Greg is so special to me… I can’t begin to tell you how special.

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