I touch his arm. “Que se passe-t-il?” What’s going on? He winces a little. “Demande à Charlie.” Ask Charlie. I frown. “What’d he put you up to?” “Nothing. I want to be here,” Ben says strongly. “It’s important.” I wonder why our sister isn’t with them, but it’s a question for later. My voice is soft as I ask, “Then why do you look pained?” “Parce que. Je ne pense pas que cela te plaira beaucoup.” Because. I don’t think you’ll enjoy this very much.
