As they chatted, Ruby Gregory inadvertently caught a glimpse of Steve Burton's injured hand, which had had the bandage removed. Reminded of something, she casually asked, "Is the wound on your hand healed?"
During their conversation, she had been trying to steer the conversation towards him, but was having little success, either talking about Howard Coleman's excellent golf skills or Madeleine's increasingly impressive career woman demeanor - even getting as far as discussing shopping discounts... What did any of that have to do with Steve Burton? Finally managing to focus on him, Steve's lips curled slightly. However, when he glanced at Ruby, his expression softened as he nodded and said, "Yes." After his usual arrogant and aloof "yes", he added, "It's healed."
Steve opened his palm for Ruby to see. She noticed a scar in the center of his palm.
Such a beautiful hand had such an eye-catching flaw, and Ruby couldn't help but blurt out, "Such a prominent scar..."
