Elliot shook Nick as if to vent his frustration.

“Do you want to explain to me how my sister is pregnant?” he demanded.

“I don't know!” Nick replied wearily.

“What do you mean you don't know? Weren't you sleeping with her? Isn't it yours?

“I don't know!” Nick shouted, and Elliot froze.

“Don't tell me you're going to begin with that again!” he threatened through clenched teeth, and Emma hurried to stop him before he did something stupid.

“Yes, it's his! It's his!” she said nervously. “Nick,