I wasn't awake, but Sybil's ringtone is loud enough to wake me when she calls or texts, so I don't count it as lying to her because technically I was awake by the time I answered. Besides, I'm always happy to spend time with her.

It doesn't take me long to get there, swinging in the back alleys and shadows. The walk back with be longer, but I don't mind.

"You get stuck with a late shift?" I ask, coming up beside her from an alley next to the hospital.