Gemma cursed as she struggled to fit the key in the lock for the third time. Her hands were shaking with rage as she tried to open the door - she'd come straight to Max's apartment from the teahouse.

She gave up on the key and started banging on the door with her open palm impatiently.

"Max!" Gemma called out as she smacked the door a few times. She stopped as she heard his hurried footsteps.

Max's face was confused as he opened the door to a red-faced ...