Adam looked up to me as he reached for his phone. He stood there, reluctant to answer the phone.

"Pick it up", I instructed, calmly.

He answered "Hello", followed by a brief pause "Yes, sir. She's right here with me".

That should be James, I thought.

He handed the phone over, and James's voice came through, warm and familiar.

"Hey, love", he said, his tone casual.

"Hey", I responded with a curt.

"Hmm, was just going to ask if you met the driver" he said

I hesitated before replying, "Why else do you think I have his phone with me?"

There was a brief pause on the other end "...