NICOLE

"Nikki!"

I only feel better once I step out the door and find myself in the parking lot. Then, I slow down and give Roman a chance to catch up to me.

He reaches me and places both his hands on my shoulders to steer me around. We're facing each other now and the panic I see in his eyes takes me aback.

"Is it because of Laura? Look, baby, she's the one who's—"

"What?" I interrupt. "What are you talking about?"

Roman looks stunned. "Why'd you run out like a maniac, ...