“Okay,” he said. “Okay. You want the truth? I’ll give you the whole thing.” Julie’s chest rose and fell. She didn’t move. “The woman’s name is Kate,” Marcus said. “She’s a physiotherapist.” Julie’s expression tightened, but she forced herself not to interrupt. “A friend from rehab—Dylan—recommended her,” Marcus continued.
“He told me she helped him when he hit a plateau. So I called her. I asked her to come by for extra sessions. At home.” Julie stared. “Extra sessions.” Marcus nodded once. “On top of the ones you drive me to.” “And you didn’t tell me,” Julie said, voice breaking despite herself. “I didn’t tell you because I wanted it to be a surprise,” Marcus said.