Vanessa stands frozen, one hand gripping the doorframe. Her eyes widen in disbelief.Behind him, Carolina returns and passes him at the door, pausing when she sees Vanessa's stunned expression.

"What's going on?" Carolina asks, reaching for her-but stops short when she sees Vanessa's face.

Turning to Nisan, she squints. Her eyes grow wide.

"You're... you're that guy," she says, nearly breathless. "The one from the photos. The one you-Vanessa..."

Vanessa suddenly pulls her friend inside and slams ...