Aaron is early, too, but only by five minutes. He drops easily into the chair across from Arnold, and flashes him a smile.

"Sorry to keep you waiting," he says dryly, underscoring the fact that they're both early.

His voice is the same, but his face is different: Aaron looks about ten years younger than the last time Arnold saw him. He, of course, neglected to mention this over the phone.

Aaron and his secrets.