Hakim shifted, trying to shield her eyes from what was in the distance. It took her brain a moment to process what it was; and then she realized it was a police car. Esther pulled back. "Where have you been, cousin?" She bored into his eyes, demanding an answer. He pushed past her into the apartment without answering, shutting the door behind him. She followed him to the table, still staring expectantly. "I cannot tell you." Here eyes darted around the room. Could not tell her or would not tell her?