Abby nodded in response to Dr. Chase's request, and held Del's hand equally tightly. It was gonna be a little sore for awhile, probably, but that was fine.

"No, drowning's a bad idea," she agreed soothingly. "And you can be whatever you want to be when you grow up, including a kangaroo if you want to be. I saw a movie with a kangaroo named Pantoufle once."