Sorry page is late! I had some family stuff to take care of and the antibiotics are still kicking my butt, but it's that last day of that so hopefully I'll be feeling better soon. I do have a lot of work to catch up on so updates still might be a bit off timing for the next couple weeks but I'm hoping I can make it to the end of the chapter before having to take an actual break. :)

The light from outside shines on what's left of the group as they watch Terry leave, when the door creeks shut they are left in the dark. Casey hesitantly asks Leal, "Um, so you don't think that was your mom on the stage?" He thinks for a moment and shakes his head, Casey says, "That's good. She, uh, seemed really mean..." Leal nods and starts to write something with Aria watching. Casey takes a moment to freak out a bit until Aria gets his attention, "Hey, 'How many mice were there?'" She reads Leal's question. Casey thinks, "I couldn't see them, but it definitely sounded like more than one." Aria looks down sadly and says, "...Mom and dad..." but she snaps but and says, "I don't want everyone to be mice! We have to stop this lady!" Casey realizes he didn't mention and supplies helpfully, "Oh, her name is Eara!"