I don't have to ask her to know it's true. I consider answering it even though I told her I wouldn't, but I won't betray her like that. Instead, I press the power button and return the tainted device to her.

"Come with me," I say quietly.

"Where?" She's still teary from that surprising call.

"Do you trust me?"

"I - I think so."

She's standing up so at least that's something.

"You can leave your belongings here. You'll be back for them ...