Joan said, “They would have flailed then, Doctor. There’s a certain symmetry in the way they’re posed on the couch.” Ashida tugged the Mexican’s left biceps. He got no flex and no give. “The approximate time of death, sir?” Dr. Nort said, “I took rectal temperatures the moment I got here. I’m calling it 2:00 to 4:00 a.m.” Ashida
