Caroline had to shower three times to finally get rid of the awful smell, replacing it with the hotel's subtle rose-scented body wash. With no clothes to change into, she wrapped herself in a towel and put on a bathrobe before stepping out.

On the balcony, Andrew stood with his back to her, deep in thought. He’d showered in the other bathroom and now wore the same black bathrobe as hers. He emerged wearing a black bathrobe. He seemed lost in thought. He nodded at the door. "Ethan ...