Bram looked angry, and when Elijah stepped aside he stepped closer to listen.
Anne watched her brother. It was all upsetting and confusing enough without having to find a code.
"I think I know what's with Alice and I'm scared for her." She clenched her fists. She had no choice. She glanced at her eavesdropping brother. "She would have been sick in the morning and she did seem to eat for two."
"She's gonna grow fat." Bram said, super not eavesdropping. 
"Yes!" Anne shouted. She looked at Elijah desperately.