CHAPTER 19

Andreus and Yuri met in the hallway early in the morning. One of them had just come out of the bedroom, the other having just gotten back home. They eyed each other warily, both of them unable to forget the last time they had spoken and nearly came to blows. " You look like you haven't been sleeping. " Andreus said finally. Yuri relaxed slightly. He hadn't wanted a repeat of their altercation any more than Andreus seemed to. " I haven't been taking my meds. The last time I did... " His lips twisted. " You know what happened. " " But nothing happened. " He shook his head. " Something could have... " " And that's why you're torturing both of you? " Andreus shook his head. " I learned from Helios you've extended your leave and you've made the same request for Kathy. So what's the plan now, Yuri? You'll lock each other here and just let yourselves die slowly at