When he reached the lakeside, Elliot saw Emile and Julietta beginning to walk away, towards the footpath.

“Wait!” he called out.

“Who’s that?” Emile asked in surprise.

“It’s me!” Elliot called out.

“What are you doing out here alone and so late?” Julietta asked.

“I was waiting for you guys until I passed out, I think,” Elliot replied.

“What do you mean by saying that you think that you passed out,” Emile asked in concern. ...