NICOLE

I find the apartment door unlocked.

Mason's standing in the kitchen, downing an entire bottle of wine. When he hears me approaching, he throws me a look over his shoulder that I can't read, at least not right away, and for several moments, I hesitate.

Did I come too soon? Should I have just driven off with Roman and let my brother stay here all by himself after what happened?

I won't even ask him if he's okay because I already know the answer to that.

He's not okay.

Mason slams the ...