Ryan tapped a hand against his knee as he and Kate waited in the immaculate living room. Wide windows looked out over the city. Trees swayed gently in the afternoon breeze. Kate caught Ryan’s tense shoulders, his tight jaw. “Relax, would you? You’re stressing me out.” He shot her an irritated look and went back to tapping. Kari Adams came down the stairs with Tom at her side. Her face was drawn, the swell of her very pregnant belly protruding from her slim body. “Sorry we kept you waiting.” Ryan tensed at Kate’s side, but she ignored him. “It’s all right. I’m sorry we’re bothering you. I know how tired you must be.” Kari smiled, running a hand over her belly. “I’m not able to sleep much these days.” “Practice for B-day,” Tom said, his fingers skimming their baby. “Look.” Ryan shifted his feet. “I don’t mean to be rude, but we really need some answers. The first of which is why you dragged us all the way over here when you could have answered our questions at Katie’s office.”
