John tried to explain, his voice trembling, but Vittorio was too furious to listen. He lifted John from the floor and pushed him against a nearby wall, holding him by the throat. Vittorio spat out words filled with anger, “Do you think you're the only one who can help, Smith? Do you think any of your help will erase what you've done?”

Ellis stood between Vittorio's rage and John's agony. She approached them, trying to calm the situation. “Vittorio, please, we need to find Donna. ...