C61 Were you ever going to tell me?

IRA

"Where were you?" Billie said as soon as I stepped into the room. "I didn't hear you leave."

"Just around," I said vaguely, putting on a smile. "How do you feel?"

"Amazing," Billie said, getting up and stretching herself. "I feel like I am ready to leave. I want to return to school."

"I'm glad to hear that you're doing well," a voice said behind me, and I stiffened. It was Dexter