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Fuck.
What was she doing in the closet?
Fuck. Shit.
He’d just brought up Rhodes’ number when she walked back out, holding a huge ladybug. This toy was Lady? But she’d been talking like she expected Lady to answer. She climbed into bed and sat, cross-legged, staring at him.
“I is hungry.”
Ethan stared at her for a long moment. When he didn’t reply, she slid to the edge of the bed again.
“Wait. Where are you going?” he asked.
“Make food.”
Yeah, no way. He didn’t want her trying to cook in this condition.
“How about I make you something to eat? It’s no wonder you’re hungry, you missed dinner.” Shit. He hadn’t meant to scold her.
“Sorry,” she said in a cheerful voice that sounded anything but sorry. “Where’s Rhodes?”
What to say? Did he tell her the truth?
“Rhodes isn’t here. Do you know who I am?”
“Where is he?” There was a note of stress in her voice now.
“He’s at Samantha’s place.”
“Ick. Her. Don’t like.”
“Yeah, I share that sentiment, sweetheart.”
She tilted her head to the side. “You called me sweetheart.”
“Um, yes, is that all right?”
Cate shrugged. “I guess so. Is you looking after me tonight? While Rhoddy is away?”
“Yes, I am.”
He was starting to have a feeling about what was going on. She may not be sleepwalking exactly.
“Did you have a bad dream?” he asked.
Suddenly, she drew in on herself, hugging Lady tight as she stared around the room fearfully.
Fuck. Okay. Don’t mention the dream or screaming.
“What would you like to eat?” he asked, wanting to change the subject.
She blinked as her gaze moved to him. “Eat?”
“Yes, baby. What would you like to eat?”
“I is not a baby. Big girl.”
“I apologize. Baby was a term of endearment.”
