He nodded grimly. "You can ask me anything."

It took her a long time to speak the words and when she did, she only managed to whisper. "Are you a drug dealer?"

He shrugged. "I suppose that's what it amounts to."

"What?" She asked not entirely positive of his response.

He looked at her steadily. "Yes Vanessa. I am a drug dealer." When she just looked at him without responding he continued. "What are you thinking?"

She didn't smile. "I thought you ...