Morrison raised his head and finally spoke up. “If you don't want to tell us, you don't have to. Laura, you can leave."

Turning around, Laura said, “Morrison, give me some time—"

“It's pointless. You know how stubborn he is. You can't force him to speak."

Aldrin's gaze went from Morrison, then back to Laura.

As if puzzle pieces were falling in place, his eyes widened and he asked sharply, "You and him..."