Sassafras and Galleytrot were waiting up for me when I closed my door.

"Was that Quaid?" Sassy's silver tail showed his aggravation. "What did I tell you about running out into the yard in the middle of the night?"

"You might want to ask one question at a time," I said, feeling decidedly snarky.

"It was Quaid." Sassy sighed. "What did he say?"

My face crumpled. I couldn't stand it. Sassafras said his name twice. The first time I could fake it and pretend, ...