The demeanor shift was almost immediate, a strangeness overtaking his little brother the more he poked and prodded at Fern's legacy. Is this what Jake had meant, about how stressed he was even bringing it up? Was that why he seemed to blame himself?

What did Jake call it, asking for a play by play. Cruel? Jermaine's mouth set into a firm line, thoughtful in the worst way.

"Is that why he tried to hurt you? Because you had things he didn't?"