"And I answered your question. Now answer mine." With a question, but it was an answer regardless. And yes, it's more than a little odd, but if they're going to be fully honest with each other, they might as well just the moment for all it's worth.

While she's waiting for an answer, Kate leans over to steal Steph's now cooled coffee and eyes her over the rim of the plastic cover. This is so very much like chess.