Mike buried his face in his hands and burst into tears.

"I regret it! Why did I say those cruel words to her?!"

Tears sprang into Elliot's eyes as he thought about the incident that had taken place last night.

"She was helpless and scared. Even if we couldn't save her right away, I shouldn't have said that! She must have felt so hopeless after hearing what I said…" Mike was racked with guilt, and he could not control his emotions.

Elliot's Adam's apple bobbed in his throat and he said hoars