"My bedroom is next to the bathroom, remember?" Nida counters. He's not an idiot.

And don't talk to him about Billy. That isn't here or there, and Seifer should know that. If he doesn't, then he should. But really, bringing up his crush? Low blow.

"Family comes first," he says, his voice definitive. There is no argument there. "Billy's just a friend. He'd get that I need to be there first for you."