Wayne's face turned into a deep frown that he suddenly looked scary. Olive was still choking so he turned his face from Gia and handed her a napkin.

"Sip tiny water," he said in a very dark and angry voice.

"Thanks," she croaked and sipped a little water from his glass. He got up and stood behind her, patting her back gently until she calmed down. Her eyes were red and her face flushed.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to barge in on whatever's-" Gia's circled her index finger ...