A Pox on His House, or At Least on His Neck.

"I think your Hodgkin's Lymphoma is contagious," the DNB says, rubbing his neck. "I just drank a beer and my neck hurts."

I look up in surprise.

"SEE?!" I say.

"Of course, before that it hurt since Monday," he continues, smirking.

It's like there's no respect left in the world.