With shaky hands, I dial Rocky's number. I tiptoe to the door, trying to ensure that no one is eavesdropping. I lock the door and rush back to Luke's chair. I call the number and wait for him to pick up. It takes forever, but he eventually picks up and as I hear his voice, my eyes close automatically and it's as though I've become mute.

"Hello?" He says on the other end. "Hello?"

"I don't know what your plan is—

"Natty, it's you, my lo— I interject, "Stop it." I demand.

I get up, "Don't refer to me as that!" I bark. "I'm calling to warn you, Rocket." I...