"I didn't remember Debbie having that color polish. Must be something newshe bought, but why would she buy that color? She usually preferred redsor Fr...nch tips. I said, "June, I don't think this is a good idea. Debbiewon't like it." The heck with Debbie. If she doesn't like it she can change the colorto one that she likes when she gets home." That's not really what I meant" I know what you meant. Don't worry about Debbie. Besides, since you'rerecovering from surgery, I can take you now. If you. But we can overlook that... and, well, it sort of makes sense on a lot of levels."It was my turn to be uncomfortable. June looked at me with that "What the fuck is this?" look in her eyes.I didn't respond. I didn't say anything. I couldn't. My wife was going to kill me after they left, I just knew.Mary said, "You know..." and her voice trailed off.I tried to change the subject, but both Pete and Mary wouldn't allow it. Grasping at straws, I thought. Desperate, I thought. Crazy, I thought. They. Okina: I'm sorry, Himura. I really wanted to help you till the bitter end, but my first responsibility is to protect Misao and the Aoiya. I said I understood your feelings to Mr. Seikuu, but while it was a cowardly thing to do, I lied. HMM However, I am your ally at heart. It's not just me. Misao and those at the Aoiya, Seikuu's family, and probably those you left in Tokyo--we all want you to be safe from harm. Do not forgot that.(While at the Shirobeko--)Misao: So Himura is just a friend!Sae:. I got my things, threw my skirt back on and ran as fast as I could to my car and sped straight back to my office.I just couldn’t get the Girl out of my mind. Certainly I had most likely ruined her life. Aided and abetted by Tahlia and her two best friends Flea and Denny. I learned that Flea is the enforcer. I don’t know her real name but she is called Flea in that classical Aussie way of nicknaming people to their opposite. Flea, apparently, is only the same age as Tahlia, same as Denny, but.