Bitsy's smile disappeared when she saw I didn't have Don Gato and her lips started quivering. Jon looked resigned.

"He's at the vet, Bitsy. They think he has an infection and they're keeping him overnight for fluids and medicine." I turned to Jon so he would understand. "Reed gave me a ride to the vet's office."

Jon's eyes narrowed. "Is he paying for it?"

I looked back at Bitsy and smiled at her. "No, the doctor said he would take the bunny money as payment in ...