Vivian felt a wave of fear, and her nerves began to freak out.

"What exactly is going on with Ethan right now?" she blurted out. "Tell me!"

Brevard was just as stressed. "We're still talking it over. We're not sure what's happening yet. It looks like he might have a serious brain issue."

"Brain issue?" Vivian repeated, her mind racing to understand what this could mean. She wanted to respond, but she was at a loss for words.

Finally, after what felt like ages, she ...