The bright sunshine warms Avery's skin, but she can't shake the terrible gloomy feeling. Sophie's words have left her afraid and confused. She wishes she could tell someone, but no one knows about the toxins in her blood.
Her ringing phone distracts her from her dark thoughts. She glances down at the screen and sees Evan's name. She tries to decide if she wants to answer the call or not. She doesn't want to upset Evan, but she's worried she won't be able to hide her bad mood. With a sigh, she accepts the call.
"Have you finished meeting with Sophie?" Evan asks.
"Yes," Avery answers.
"You sound unhappy," he says. "What happened?"
"It's nothing, I'm just a little sad," Avery says.
Evan sighs on the other end of the phone. Avery wants to tell him everything, but she knows it's too late for that.
