6:00, the docks.

N- Good thing it's warmer out tonight than it has been.

Alexis jumps a little.

A- You startled me. Yeah, good thing.

She is looking across the water, but not at Wyndemere.

N- Thinking?

A- Mmm-hmm. Don't I get a penny for my thoughts?

N- Your thoughts are worth more than that.

A- Are they?

He reaches out and touches her shoulder. She puts her hand on his.

N- I still feel like I'm sharing you. I just don't know with whom. Or with what.

A- I'm sorry. (deep breath) Ned, I have something to tell you. You might want to sit down for this.

Alexis sits down across from Ned and takes his hand.

N- Alexis, you can tell me anything.

A- OK, here goes.