When the possibility was laid bare, with even the slightest shred of evidence to bolster it, Dorothy knew she couldn't just pretend everything was peachy keen. Wiping the tears from her eyes with her fingertips, she tried to steady her breathing, to calm the storm within.

Right or wrong, the truth had to be faced head-on.

"Karen, you mentioned... maybe Everett's sickness, it's something only Quincy can fix. That's why he's been so close to Quincy?" Dorothy's voice quivered as she spoke. Karen paused, sighing in resignation.

She knew Dorothy wouldn't let this go easily.

"That's what I'm thinking. Otherwise, what's Quincy got to do with any of this? What role does she play in all this?"

Hearing this, Dorothy was ready to bolt.

Karen quickly grabbed her arm, "Hey, where do you think you're going?"

"I'm going to confront Quincy about it! I need to know the truth!"

Hold your horses! Rushing over now won't get you anywhere! If Everett wanted you to know, he

can't control this shaking. How can I be at

sowing seeds

Karen could somewhat understand.

on why Jeffrey and Everett had been so secretive, unwilling

all her

hurt over this, Karen

even add uphLike, if Everett was really sick, he shouldn't be working himself to the bone! He should be

Everett's side. If Everett was

to piece it all together, "If something was wrong, Jeffrey would be at home crying his

that part

Jeffrey's heart couldn't

as if she

Everett... he

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