" You know" - Hale's breath was warm against Kat's ear in the chilly ballroom- " I don't know that both of us really have to be here...." The slide changed. While hundreds of mathematicians waited with baited breath, the boy beside Kat whispered," I could go make some calls... check on some things..." " Play some blackjack?" " Well, when in Rome..." " Rome is tomorrow, babe," Kat reminded him.He nodded. " Right. "