"What did I say?" Charlie asked.
Sibby stared at him. She didn't have time for this.
"Was it something I said?" he asked, as if changing the question a little would get her to respond.
"Do I have to answer?" she asked back.
Charlie took a minute, seemingly thinking over her question.
"No, of course not," he finally answered. "I'd like it if you could tell me, just because, well…"
"Can I be honest, then?"
"Of course!"
"I have no idea if you said anything in particular. I've had a lot on my mind."
"So you weren't thinking about me?"