"This is between us," Kate said as we walked down the street, already a few blocks from the school. at least until we had some kind of information worth sharing. The more agitated Kate became, the less sure I was that we would learn anything valuable. She walked quickly, a pace that I half-jogged at occasionally to keep up. "My lips are completely sealed," I promised. At least she included me in her secrets. So far, no one else seemed particularly willing to let down the veil of mystery. Whatever Rhys read that brought us to the Greenview Inn was still only his to know. I still wondered what brought Dean to Nia's house Monday night, before he had a card to take a cue from. Every once in a while, Kate stopped, looking like there was something she wanted to say, but she stayed quiet. H

