"No, we all had different numbers," Junior replied. "They just all look kind of like mine in color and placement."

He paused, watching Cross carefully. Things had gone from pleasant conversation to confusing without much real explanation, and the guy seemed set on following the conversation despite not really seeming to be in the best of shape. Not to mention his last statement had caught Junior's attention.

"Why?" he finally asked. "What did you think it was related to?"