There had to be an ulterior motive to Sarah requesting me, specifically, to walk her home. I didn't ask Neil why the fuck he hadn't done it, but I'd wondered. If I'd though Sarah had just been longing for my company, I might have felt marginally flattered, but I'm a born cynic. I assumed the worst.

I didn't say anything from my place in the doorway. I just waited, watching her collect her things, and then helped her through the Compound once she was done. Not until we were outside did I finally speak.

"Okay, what is it?" I demanded with a frown.