Elliot got up from the sofa. He intended to return to his room to get some rest. Dawn was fast approaching, and he still had not gotten any sleep.

In a few hours, he would be speaking to Edward and Ted as Gary's representative.

That day was destined to be an unusual day, whether Christopher died or not.

Just as his hand landed on the doorknob, he heard Hayden's door swing open.

He looked to Hayden's room. Their eyes met. Despite not speaking, they knew what weighed on the other's mind.

Ha