Alice snorts at AL's comment, then frowns as she explains why her latest boyfriend isn't among the group. "Oh dear. . . That's horrible," she says sympathetically. "I have some experience with former friends turning into foes -- and with having to fight off guilt. I wish him all the best."

"We all do," Doc adds, the others nodding. "A hell of a thing to discover. Hopefully the finale won't be a cliffhanger."