If Elliot had been run over last night, would it be guaranteed that the perpetrator would be punished?

Even if the murderer paid for his crimes, would it bring Elliot back to life?

Absolutely not.

"I'm not blaming you, Elliot… I just can't immediately accept the way you handled things…" Avery said in a voice as soft as cotton.

"You don't need to accept it. You just need to know that I would never hurt anyone who was innocent."

"Okay."

"Get some rest," Elliot said, then gently caressed Ave