"What's going on here?" Nichole demanded, her voice loud and angry. "Why are you in a room alone with this woman?"

Carmela ignored her, and instead walked toward the door. Nichole stood in front of it, blocking her path. "Let me by," Carmela said, her voice low and threatening.

"No way," Nichole said, crossing her arms over her chest. "Not until you explain what's going on."

Carmela pushed past her, and Nichole stumbled backward. Max just watched, saying nothing.

Carmela hurried out of the ...