Her Sister's Keeper. Julia Penney

puckering her smooth brow. “Dr. Mattson, there’s something you should know….”

      Suddenly enlightened, Kent reached for her hand. “Fear of flying is very common. Don’t worry, you’ll be safe with me.”

      Melanie’s green eyes widened with surprise. “How did you know?”

      “I specialize in psychic psychology.” She followed him as he entered the terminal. “Hey, Paulette,” he said to the woman sitting behind the counter, who was reading a paperback. “I’m heading home for the night.”

      Paulette reached for the flight-plan log and tossed a set of keys on the counter. “Gotcha, Doc,” she said, staring at Melanie with interest. “She’s all fueled up and ready to roll. Have a nice evening. See you tomorrow?”

       “Bright and early,” Kent said, scooping up the keys and signing the log book.

      “Doc?” Paulette said just as Kent was exiting the office. “Better watch your climb out. An FAA dude was here when you blasted off last Friday and we got written up for not busting your chops.”