*Jace* I've been watching Francisco like a hawk, and so far he's kept his mouth shut. It was just after twelve in the afternoon, when I felt an unusual pain inside my chest, and instantly I knew it was Stella. It wasn't physical pain, it was emotional pain. I rushed toward the house, and up the stairs, in the direction of her agony. I pushed through Noko's bedroom door to find Stella crying, and Noko comforting her with an embrace. Both women looked at me, startled, when I crashed through Noko's door. What did Noko do or say to make Stella cry?! I hurried to Stella, wrapping her in my arms, carrying her bridal style. I glared at Noko, before carrying Stella out of the room and down to our bedroom. Stella was in a full fit of tears, as I set her on the bed. I sat in front of her,

