"I promise your secret is safe with me," Billy said, grinning at her. Not that he thought it was that much of a secret, it seemed pretty obvious to him that Isabelle cared about people and would feel bad about seriously hurting someone she knew.

"And , in, you know, if you need to do it again just let me know. That way no one else finds out your secret. I'd prefer to not get punched in the head first but if that's what it takes... worth it."