girls?” “Upstairs. Eva is trying to convince them that it’s nap time.” Ranjeet didn’t offer them a seat, just put his hands in his pockets and waited. The four of them stood uncertainly in front of him. It was as cold inside the house as out, their breath fogging. Ethan caught Jack looking at him, shrugged. This was your idea, man. “Your place is really nice,” Jack said, a bit awkwardly. “Sharp.” “Thanks. What’s up?” “I don’t know if you’ve heard the news lately, with the power—” “We’ve got a radio and batteries.” “So you know that
