Blue has already encountered Adam Parrish in his garage, working despite the cold that seems to nag at him. She had chided him lightly for working while sick even though she understands that need. But however sick Adam had been, Ronan looks ten times worse. Of course he'd be walking around without a lick of common sense, too.

"You should be home in bed," she scolds without hesitation. That scowl doesn't scare her. It rarely does. "Especially if you think you're seeing hallucinations. What are you doing out?"