Berry walked back into her office area and met Theo sitting on her desk, typing on his laptop with unusual intensity. He looked up the moment she entered.

"Where did you go? I was looking for you," Theo said, his voice carrying a sharp edge she hadn't heard before.

"I met the nicest people today!" Berry's face lit up as she approached his desk. "You won't believe how welcoming everyone has been."

"Who did you meet?"

"Marcus Clarksville, Nessa's brother. He's absolutely wonderful, Theo. ...