Chapter 23

Lori was still playing it safe when it came to discussing their relationship, Eric decided. It came as no great surprise when she decided to change the subject. "Do you think my computer problem was caused by the WYRM virus?"

Eric nodded, his mouth full.

Lori pursed her lips. "That's kind of odd, isn't it. I mean, my department has had almost no trouble with the virus at all, but just a few days after I help you look for lizards, my computer gets hit. Do you think it's just a coincidence?"

Eric paused between bites, pondering. "I don't see what else it could be. I mean, how would anyone even know you were helping me? The only person I told about you helping me is Dave, my officemate and he's certainly not the hacker we're looking for. If Dave had decided to hack for money, the first we'd hear about it is when he sent me a postcard from Rio. The WYRM hacker is good, but not in Dave's class." He took another bite, chewed thoughtfully. "Did you tell anybody?"