[Eek!]

[She tensed. Inwardly kicking herself for the error. Her mouth opened and closed twice as she tried to think of some explanation this time...before she gave in, slumping in defeat. At this point, she might as well tell him.]

Because...the friend I mentioned earlier? You don’t just remind me of him. You are him.

Or, at least, you will be in about...twenty years.

[She braced herself for his reaction.]