Sidney Sharp looked haunted, like a Father who had lost his only son. Evelyn was playing the part of grieving Mother, not daring to show her real face in front of my Dad. Even Ariel Sharp had her mask of sadness, though not nearly as convincing as her Mother.

My heart hammered in my chest. I stood off to the side with Doris, hoping my scent wouldn't waft around the room. There were already many scents lingering, to begin with, hopefully masking my own for the time being.

I wasn't afraid for the world to know about Ray and me, but there was a time and place for everything. This...