The sounds of the hospital were a jumbled mix to Ellis's ears as she slowly awoke. Her vision was blurry, and she blinked several times, trying to focus on her surroundings. Her mind was foggy, but there was something she swore she had seen. A silhouette at the door... was it Vittorio?

Rubbing her eyes and forcing her vision, Ellis finally managed to see clearly. It wasn't Vittorio. It was John Smith, talking to a nurse. Confusion washed over her. What was John doing there? She tried ...