Much as I love Ennis and find his jealous streak quite sexy I have to say that he does go overboard - to the extent that poor Ellery has no privacy. Under Ennis' relentless questioning everything comes under the spotlight including incidental conversations, the subject of telephone calls and even what he happened to be dreaming - hence he learned that Dupree had a cameo appearance in a dream. So if Ennis finds out something he is unhappy about whose fault is that?
If I were Ellery I would be working out some defensive stonewall tactics - not that that would work as Ennis seems to zero in like a heat-seeking missile to anything unspoken.
I do agree with you in a way. Ennis' jealous streak is very very sexy imho, but it can get a bit much sometimes. But at least Ennis has told Ellery that he is a jealous man, he's not hiding that aspect of his personality. Ellery knows it, so whatever Ellery chooses to tell him, he has to expect some kind of reaction depending on what it is.
Loved how you described Ennis, "zero in like a heat-seaking missile to anything unspoken". You are absolutely right, its quite unnerving sometimes. I think its partly because Ellery is normally so open and honest about stuff, that when he isnt, or is appearing a bit vague, then Ennis homes in on that and will not let go.
A bit like a coyote when he comes a-biting.
Talking of coyotes, is anyone else missing Mr Coyote. I know I am.