“I’m serious,” I told her. She studied my face carefully, as if looking for a lie. “Say the word,” she said finally. “What word?” “You know.” “I don’t. I have no idea what you’re talking about.” “Infinite,” she said. “Say it.” “Why?” “Say it,” she repeated like an order. I shrugged. “Infinite.” Dr. Brier eased back on the bench. I didn’t know what she expected would happen, but nothing did. She crossed her arms tightly over her chest, as if the lake breeze was making her cold. “Do you want to tell me what’s going on?” I asked her. “You seriously don’t remember me?”
