The phone pings.
Kam: I’m sure. Ask him to tell you.
As the conversation continues, my worries intensify.
My first question is the one most obvious to ask.
Ella: Is it something like … like that would have made James mad?
His answer makes my blood run cold.
Kam: Yes.
Ella: Something Z did?
Kam: No. Z didn’t do this.
Ella: Can’t you just tell me?
Kam: Is that the way you want it to go? Or do you want to ask him to tell you?