The tension in the air was as thick as could be. I didn't think that Anoa was aware of the fact that I was watching them in the way that I was, but I was thankful for that. It meant that the reaction that I was getting from her, was a lot more raw and natural. I was waiting for me to find out what Dae was going to say and do during this breakfast encounter. He looked even more morbid about this situation than Anoa did, and I couldn't help but wonder why. I also knew that wondering about it was the only thing that I would be able to do about it. If I dared to do something like question them about what was going on, they would shut down. And even if Dae didn't do that, I was certain of that Anoa would. And she would keep him from saying anything of value to me. I knew her well enough to

