York, and we all have unexplained financial resources."

"That's solid reasoning," Jamison said, reaching for a spring roll. "But on the force, and especially on the Gifted Unit, we're subject to unannounced DNA checks. Sam always comes back human, even more so than me. You can't fake that."

"Oh." Sayeva sighed again. "What's your theory, then? And--you aren't human?"

"No, I qualify as human, aside from a few foreign DNA markers. There might be something non-human way back." Jamison shrugged. "Anyway. I hate to say it, but I do think he's lying--to you."

Sayeva twisted her lips. "Why would he do that? I've never known him to lie."

"To impress you." Jamison shrugged again. "I've n...

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