"But wait a minute," Claire suddenly says. "How did you know I'm so emotionally upset right now?"
"Well, after what happened yesterday at the pool, I'm quite sure you'd have some lingering post-traumatic emotional kinks."
It dawns on her—Gabriel isn't here because of what just happened with her and Russell. It was just a big coincidence. "Who let you in?"
"Your roommate," he says.
"Karen?"
"Yeah. I think that was her. And the boyfriend."
Claire's anger returns swiftly. "Where are they?"
Gabriel shrugs. "I guess they're still watching TV."
Unbelievable. Like nothing happened. "Come on."
She leads him back to the living room, where they find the couple watching an episode of some reality show.
"Hi Gabriel," Karen greets him cheerfully. Too cheerful for Claire's comfort. "I didn't know you and my good friend Claire here know each other."
