INT. - COLLECTIVE OF ALL SOULS OFFICE - EVENING

Right on the money, that question. She could see it in his face. Gerri watched his expression twist into pain-filled humility.

"A massive mistake on the part of the Collective," Gideon said, staring at the bottom of his glass. "I take full responsibility for the damage Sterling did to the young men entrusted to his care. Had I known, I would have made certain his actions were brought to the attention of law enforcement ...