"What have you been so busy with?" Elliot asked as he looked at Avery emotionally.

Avery finished tending to his wound, then turned and packed the first aid kit.

"I've been busy with work," she answered casually.

"You're lying. If it's work, then why aren't you going to the office?"

Elliot sat up straight, then grabbed onto Avery's arm and continued, "You've been behaving weirdly recently. I can't read you at all."

"What's there to read?" Avery said. "Listen, Elliot. I'm thankful that you s