He'd left Cara and gone back home, straight up to his room as his inevitable decision gnawed at him.
He sat in his armchair, phone on his contact list and the suspect board opposite him. No matter how he looked at it, he could make the wrong choice.
But Cara was right, there was absolutely no way he'd be able to do this alone.
Lost in thought, he didn't notice when Diane stopped at his door and was now just staring at him.
He blinked twice as he finally saw her. Dragged his hair back and faced the board.
"Wow." She leaned against the frame. "Don't think this is a very healthy way to be spending your birthday."
He dragged the hand across his face. "Not now."
She rolled her eyes and stepped into the room. "What's the big deal with this anyway? Why are you trying so hard to find an answer?"
"Let's just say curiosity." The lie practically rolled off his tongue. He couldn't exactly tell her everything that was going on. "But I have to make a decision right now."
