The next day, Fiel caught Aurora drinking coffee in the kitchen. She was busy reading, so she probably didn't notice him. As was his habit, he just stared at her whenever she wasn't paying attention.Because he thought she wasn't aware of his presence, he was surprised when she spoke. "Hmm, doc...if you're going to stare at me all day, that's okay with me." She turned towards him and smiled. "Have you had breakfast, doc?"

"I've already eaten, actually. There are cupcakes in the fridge, by the ...