Katelina stumbled backwards and dropped the chair.

Brad gaped, his eyes bulging. "K...How-?"

Jorick stepped between them. Brad went slack. He blinked, nodded, then wandered over to the couch and sat down. His tone was friendly, as if nothing had happened. "Katelina! What a surprise. Patty said you were coming, but she didn't know when."

Katelina's attention stayed riveted to Sarah. Her friend shut the door, then caught her up in a hug. "I was so worried about ...