[ dani strokes the tears from his face, then pulls him close again, hands sliding over his back. ]

I don't believe it was Louis. He values life too much. Alina told a story, but brought no proof beyond her own conviction. Other people's faith isn't enough for me.

[ a pause. ]

It's Caroline, isn't it? The girl.

[ she's the one who'd called him, caring about lexi. she'd come to their room with food, she'd wanted to help. there's honestly no one else he imagines it could be. ]