Wesley finally answered Avery's question.

[You're right. She's still alive. But she's very sick right now. Instead of letting you guys worry, you were better off thinking she was dead. That way, you can all quickly go back to your peaceful lives. Don't tell Elliot about this, telling him would do nothing but upset him.]

Avery felt her soul leave her body as she read the text message.

Part of her suspected she was dreaming while another part of her recalled the way Elliot looked when he said S