"He's as close to autistic as makes no difference," Parker blurted, hoping that the word Pretender wouldn't slip out. "So no, he's stuck. And yes, Jarod used to work for the Centre. Sydney--" Parker put her hand over her mouth, mumbling, but the word "out" was probably audible. She waited for a second, then took her hand off her mouth. "I can't tell you more about Jarod without telling too much. Please don't ask me."