Tell me what to do

Vail felt anger, anger at Rhyme for what he did to Shaye and anger at Rhythm for her silence and condoning of the act. She was starting to work herself into a real fit when Shaye found her voice. She wasn't laying on Rhythm's shoulder feeling sorry for herself anymore, she started to defend their aunt and cousin. Vail took an involuntary step back as Shaye bit back, stopping Vail's outburst all together.

Rhythm let Shaye slip from her grasp as she confronted Vail and made clear that she was just as much if not more at fault than Rhythm's son. "I'll raise my voice at who ever I want." She retorted defiantly forgetting it was originally Shaye that she had been angry for. "What are you going to do? Why are you defending him so fiercely?" It was a challenge, Vail had never felt so much animosity towards her sister. Why was she protecting Rhyme? Why had she told them at all? Why not keep a secret like that? What was the point?

Rhythm sighed softly behind Shaye, ready to jump in if the sisters got too out of line.