But you're right about the shaking, continued Latto. Sometimes the hands and arms shake, sometimes the legs, sometimes both. It can do other things to the body too. Some people who have Parkinson's find it difficult to move parts of their body. Sometimes they can only move very slowly. Sometimes they find it difficult to move parts of their face. They can't smile. A lot of different things can happen to the body.
Martinez was watching Latto and listening carefully. And what can you doctors do about it? He asked.
Well, western doctors can't do much really, replied Latto. But Deborah was trying a new way of helping people who have this disease.
I see. Martinez wrote something on the paper and then looked across at Latto again.
When did you arrive in the States? Martinez asked.
Yesterday afternoon, replied Latto. I got into San Francisco at about two o'clock and drove straight down here. Arrived about four thirty, five o'clock.
How long are you staying? asked Martinez.
Well, I was planning to stay for a couple of weeks. Now I don't know.
Martinez stood up.
Well, you can't leave town just yet, he said. Anyway, thanks, doc. That's it. You're free to go. On your way out tell Officer Seymour where you're staying. Oh-and me if you do want to leave town. He took a card from the top pocket of his jacket and gave it to Latto. Latto stood up too.
Can't I ask you a question? He asked.
Martinez nodded.
How did she die?