FATIMA GOTTEN WOKEN up because she heard knocking on Grian’s front door. And his doorbell rang. She got up from the guest bed before checking the clock and noticed it was close to midnight. She stumbled to get out of bed as she walked herself out of the room, through the living room, and finally the door.

“Who’s there?” she asked tiredly as she rubbed her eyes with her hand.

“It’s me.” Phil’s voice is heard from the other side. Footsteps behind Fatima and was also heard. ...