Behind the Name

Vance didn't ask any other questions.

But he felt a little unsettled. Elliot had called her "Lina."

It was the first time he'd heard such an intimate nickname for her.

Later, they showed the reports to Agnes. Everything was fine, so they left the hospital.

Vance drove. Celine sat in the passenger seat, seeming happy, humming a tune all the way home.

"You're in a good mood," Vance said lightly.

"Ye