"This is Jake's place," she explained.

"He'll be joining us shortly."

He nodded slowly.

"Would you like a drink?" Claire asked.

He shook his head. "I'm alright thanks. Have you eaten? It looks like you've hardly touched your breakfast."

She shrugged. "Yeah, I've been hungry since early this morning."

He nodded. "I thought so. Are you alright?"

She smiled weakly. "Yes. Why wouldn't I be?"

He studied her closely, searching for the answer in her eyes. He was determined to find out if there was something wrong with her. If there was something wrong, then he would have to get to the bottom of it no matter what.

As if...