"What the hell was that all about?" Sam asked, astonished, looking into Seth's dark brown eyes.

"Don't worry about it ..." Seth replied, starting to walk away.

"Hey ..." Sam replied, grabbing his arm. "Don't be like that. Now, what was that all about?"

Seth said nothing, but his eyes flared.

Then, Sam decided to softly broach the subject, "Was it about Briana?"

"Man, not you, too!" Seth said, turning away. Sam was the best friend he'd ever had. ...