Rory bit back more curses when he got Pippa's voice mail instead of her. "Pippa, please, please call me back. I want to be there for you, truly, but I'm in Montana. Laine's in labor and the whole family's here. But I might be able to work something out for later if you'll just call me back and talk to me. Please."

His thumb hit the button to end the message. Letting his head droop to his knees, the púca let the curses flow in three languages.