DOUBTS

"Everything that happened between me and your aunt?" She repeated in a completely dazed state.

How could she begin to explain, when he didn't look like he was willing to give her the benefit of doubt? Of course she wanted to tell him everything, but she had a weird feeling he wouldn't believe her. And if he really didn't believe her, what then was the point of all of this?

"Don't play pretend, Fay. You know exactly what I'm talking about. Or do you need me to run it down for you?"

"I could explain, but I don't know if you'll believe me." She averted her gaze, preferring to stare at the blue sheets, softer than furs on the skin.

At least one thing wasn't being hard on her. Six if you consider Marilyn, Alice, Alexander, Leighton, the Chief, and surprisingly, his best friend Landon.