Crossing the Line

"Roman," Colin said. He sounded both surprised and concerned.

I leaned back in the seat. "Colin," I said, keeping my voice calm even though I felt tense inside.

"Is everything okay?" Colin asked. He knew me well enough to hear when something was wrong. He waited for me to speak.

"Yes," I said, though it was not the whole truth. "I have been busy with an emergency here."

Colin sighed. "I thought